Improving barrier properties through the use of nanocomposites is an important area of research, especially
for the food packaging industry. In this work, Titanium dioxide (TiO2 )/Low density Poly Ethylene (LDPE)
nanocomposites were synthesized as the oxygen barrier layers through the co-extrusion process. The Oxygen
permeability of the nanocomposite with 4% of TiO2
decreased for about 16% compared to the pristine LDPE.
Furthermore, the rancidity of almonds in the packaging which is made of the former is about 78% less than
the latter. Therefore, from the data obtained from the permeation, mechanical and degradation experiments,
it can be concluded that these nanocomposites provide promising applications as O2
-barrier and antidegradation
agents in food packaging.