04/13/2026
by Emir Erişir: The effect of gum arabic addition on lignosulfonate/polyvinyl alcohol composite films
Gum Arabic (GA) was evaluated in sodium lignosulfonate/polyvinyl alcohol composite films to improve mechanical stability and sustainability, but it failed to act as a compatibilizer under the tested conditions. Adding 25% GA did not eliminate structural defects, resulting in a decrease in tensile strength by up to 63%, and while it reduced aqueous mass loss moderately, it only served as a physical filler.
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