Table 3.
Physicomechanical characteristics of the films: Young’s modulus, tear resistance, tensile strength, elongation at break (mean ± SD, n ≥ 6), and the values of folding endurance (n = 3).
| Formulation | Young’s modulus (kPa) | Tear Resistance (N) | Tensile Strength (N/mm2) | Elongation at Break (%) | Folding Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 35.9 ± 1.4 | 34.1 ± 4.2 | 14.3 ± 2.0 | 6.2 ± 1.3 | >300 |
| F2 | 33.7 ± 7.2 | 25.6 ± 9.8 | 7.0 ± 1.3 | 3.0 ± 1.5 | >150 |
| F3 | 26.1 ± 8.9 | 24.9 ± 1.0 | 9.5 ± 1.9 | 6.9 ± 1.8 | >300 |
| PF | 35.3 ± 7.1 | 34.9 ± 7.1 | 11.5 ± 2.7 | 5.5 ± 1.1 | >300 |