Barrier properties, mechanical properties and antimicrobial activity of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-based nanocomposite films incorporated with Thai essential oils

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a promising hydrocolloid for use as a biopolymer film. Organically modified clay Cloisite 30B and beeswax were combined in the HPMC film to improve barrier and mechanical properties of HPMC films. However, HPMC-based nanocomposite film does not show any antimicrobial activity, which would enhance the film properties as an active package. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the effect of Thai...