Research Article

Processing and Validation of Whey-Protein-Coated Films and Laminates at Semi-Industrial Scale as Novel Recyclable Food Packaging Materials with Excellent Barrier Properties

Table 5

Mechanical properties of the PE and PET films before and after enzymatic removal of the interim whey coating from the multilayer films.

SampleStress at yieldStress at breakStrain at break
[MPa][MPa][%]

PE initially1230150
PE after washing1019400
PET initially9519035
PET after washing10015025