Methods
After producing the composite films, mechanical and barrier properties were tested to
record how ultrasonification times and percent clay affect the properties of mung bean
composites. TS and EB were determined by testing 10 specimen per batch. Water vapor
permeability was determined on 3 films from each batch. Oxygen Permeability was
tested on two representive test specimens for each batch. X-Ray Diffraction was
conducted for 3 films from each batch. All test specimens were compared to a control
mung bean film sample.