Research Article

Improved Biodegradable Radiation Cured Polymeric Film Prepared from Chitosan-Gelatin Blend

Table 1

Mechanical properties of the thin films of chitosan, gelatin, and blend.

FilmTensile strength (MPa)Tensile modulus (MPa)Elongation at break (%)

Chitosan18 ± 0.5445 ± 3510 ± 1
Gelatin39 ± 0.8656 ± 446 ± 0.4
Blend43 ± 1782 ± 4018 ± 1.5