Table 1.
Mechanical properties (E: elastic modulus, TS: tensile strength, EAB: elongation at break) of the films obtained with Persian gum and gelatin.
PG:G Ratio | E (MPa) | TS (MPa) | EAB (%) |
---|---|---|---|
100:0 | 55 (8) a | 1.5 (0.2) a | 1.40 (0.1) a |
75:25 | 158 (8) b | 5.4 (2.7) b | 1.18 (0.04) a |
50:50 | 272 (5) c | 6.1 (1.3) c | 3.31 (0.10) b |
25:75 | 618 (41) d | 9.6 (1.2) c | 3.10 (0.32) b |
0:100 | 675 (60) d | 12.4 (0.7) c | 3.71 (0.53) b |
Mean value (standard deviation). Different superscript letters in each column denote significant differences (p < 0.05).