Incorporation of Vitamin D Food Additive for Improved Mechanical, Barrier and Oxygen Transmission Properties of Poly(lactic-acid) Based Biocomposite Films

Authors

  • Dailami Shuaibu Adam Masokano Department of Chemistry, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria Author
  • Onyinyechi Delight Ndukauba Department of Chemistry, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria Author
  • Usman Lawal Department of Chemistry, Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33003/chemclass-2025-0901/143

Keywords:

Bioactivity , Cholecalciferol , Packaging , Poly(lactic acid) , UV blocking

Abstract

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) based sustainable composites reinforced with Vitamin D3 (VTD) at different 
concentrations (1, 3, 5 and 10 wt%) were prepared using solvent casting method. The filler dispersed readily 
in the PLA matrix. The properties of the PLA/VTD composite films were investigated for their thermal, 
barrier and mechanical properties, and also for oxygen permeability. Improvement in mechanical and 
oxygen barrier studies were recorded and the VTD modified PLA composite films showed improved 
properties. For example, the addition of the VTD in the PLA caused enhancement in the oxygen barrier and 
mechanical properties. The tensile property of the PLA was increased significantly to 42 MPa from 28 MPa 
at 3 wt% VTD. The oxygen transmission rate (OTR) was also increased by 52 % in the PLA/VTD 
composite. Therefore, the findings indicate that the suitable properties of the PLA/VTD composite films 
showed potential for food packaging applications. 

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Published

2025-05-25

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): ChemClass Journal

Section

Articles