Innovative Multilayer Biodegradable Films of Chitosan and PCL Fibers for Food Packaging

The growing accumulation of plastic packaging waste poses severe environmental and health challenges. To address these issues, significant research has been devoted to devel- oping biodegradable films; however, their weak mechanical and barrier properties limit their practical utility. This study introduces an innovative multilayer film production method, combining electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) fibers with a chitosan matrix. Two configurations were investigated: (1) nonwoven PCL layers...