The association among the polymers can be achieved
through blending, laminating or coating with other
polymers with desirable properties. Blending is an easier
and more effective way to prepare compatible multiphase
polymeric materials. Thus, the objective of this study
is to investigate the influence of cassava starch, gelatin
and glycerol on mechanical and barrier properties, fungistatic
activity of chitosan-based films or coatings, as
well as to evaluate their compatibility.