DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE PACKAGING SHEET BY CHITOSAN WITH INCORPORATION OF ASCORBIC ACIDABDUL BABAR, VISHAL SINGH AND ABHIRUP MITRAAbstract Active packaging Sheets have gained significant attention in recent years due to their ability to maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of food products. In this study, we aimed to develop an active packaging Sheet by incorporating chitosan with ascorbic acid. The Sheet was prepared using a solvent casting method, and its biodegradability, thickness, tensile profile, and antioxidant properties were evaluated. The Sheet showed good biodegradability, with a degradation rate of 73% after 60 days of soil burial. The addition of ascorbic acid resulted in improved antioxidant properties, and the Sheet showed a tensile strength of 15.02kgf/cm2 and a thickness of 250 microns. The developed active packaging Sheet has the potential to extend the shelf life of food products and contribute to the reduction of plastic waste in the environment. The study aimed to develop a chitosan-based active packaging Sheet with the incorporation of ascorbic acid to enhance the shelf-life of food products. The Sheetâs physicochemical and mechanical properties, as well as its antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, were evaluated. Results showed that the addition of ascorbic acid improved the Sheetâs tensile strength, elongation at break, and water vapor permeability. The Sheet also exhibited significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, indicating its potential use in food packaging applications. The study suggests that the development of active packaging Sheets using chitosan and ascorbic acid can help extend the shelf-life of food products while maintaining their quality and safety. |