Improving Water Resistance and Film Forming Ability of Cellulose Based Film with Lotus Leaf Extract and Gelatin

Cellulose is extensively employed in food packaging to enhance moisture barrier properties. However, cellulose nanofibrils face challenges such as low flexibility and high water vapor permeability. Utilizing hydrophobic materials, like lotus leaves, is a promising approach to improve water vapor transmission rates. Gelatin can help with film forming and flexibility. In this research, cellulose nanofibrils are combined with a natural hydrophobic extract and gelatin to enhance moisture resistance and film forming process.