Effect of thyme essential oil on the properties of poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT)

• DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.20230009
• Publication Date: 2024-03-01T12:48:10Z
• Authors: Pâmela Barcelar F...; Viviane Fonseca C...; Michelle Félix de...; Ivo Diego de Lima...; Tiago Lopes de Ar...; Karina Carvalho d...; Yêda Medeiros Bas...; Glória Maria Vinhas
• Keywords: Adipate

In this study, thyme essential oil was added to poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) films in a variety of compositions (0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, and 20% w/w), the effect on PBAT's characteristics evaluated. The were produced using casting technique. Thyme (EO) evaluated by mid-infrared, gas chromatography-mass spectrometer, antimicrobial activity. mechanical, thermal tests. results demonstrated that EO has higher concentration o-cymene activity against bacteria Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus. analyzed for their mechanical properties according tested. have shown promise use as active packaging.