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Composition of the films based on achira starch, and polyvinyl alcohol, with MMT nanoclay.
| Sample * | Starch (%) | PVA (%) | Nanoclay (%) | Mixing Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP (control) | 60 | 40 | 0 | Stir |
| SP0.5MMT | 60 | 40 | 0.5 | Stir |
| SP1.0MMT | 60 | 40 | 1.0 | Stir |
| SP1.5MMT | 60 | 40 | 1.5 | Stir |
| SP0.5MMT-s | 60 | 40 | 0.5 | Stir and sonication |
| SP1.0MMT-s | 60 | 40 | 1.0 | Stir and sonication |
| SP1.5MMT-s | 60 | 40 | 1.5 | Stir and sonication |
* Abbreviation: thermoplastic achira starch = S, polyvinyl alcohol = P, montmorillonite nanoclay = MMT, and sonication = s.
