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Comparing 9 materials

✓ Comparing
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
A protein derived from collagen, widely used to form transparent, flexible, and biodegradable films with good oxygen barrier properties.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.790.33GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99590.0022
Tensile Strength73.318.94MPa
Stress @ Break71.839.62MPa
Strain @ Break3.91.0%
75/25+ Compare
carboxmethyl celluloseGelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
A biodegradable film developed from two natural polymers. It provides good mechanical stability, antimicrobial properties, and moderate flexibility. Due to its biological origin and functional properties, it is often used in food preservation films, medical coatings, and biodegradable packaging.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.740.15GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99520.0028
Tensile Strength55.862.54MPa
Stress @ Break55.852.54MPa
Strain @ Break4.52.1%
50/50+ Compare
carboxmethyl celluloseGelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.410.56GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99930.0004
Tensile Strength63.818.51MPa
Stress @ Break63.818.51MPa
Strain @ Break3.61.0%
91/9+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
A sustainable film made from plant starches such as potato, corn, or cassava. Through plasticization and polymer blending, the material achieves improved flexibility and mechanical resistance. The film decomposes naturally in composting environments and is widely explored for disposable packaging and agricultural applications.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.770.33GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99930.0005
Tensile Strength44.329.26MPa
Stress @ Break42.059.42MPa
Strain @ Break10.66.3%
71/29+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
A sustainable film made from plant starches such as potato, corn, or cassava. Through plasticization and polymer blending, the material achieves improved flexibility and mechanical resistance. The film decomposes naturally in composting environments and is widely explored for disposable packaging and agricultural applications.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.130.03GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99900.0006
Tensile Strength4.210.83MPa
Stress @ Break4.120.89MPa
Strain @ Break43.99.3%
80/20+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.640.08GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99810.0016
Tensile Strength16.180.78MPa
Stress @ Break15.340.87MPa
Strain @ Break10.22.7%
100✓ Comparing
carboxmethyl cellulose
A biodegradable film developed from chitosan, a natural polymer derived from crustacean shells. It provides good mechanical stability, antimicrobial properties, and moderate flexibility. Due to its biological origin and functional properties, it is often used in food preservation films, medical coatings, and biodegradable packaging.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.610.24GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99660.0032
Tensile Strength55.9210.34MPa
Stress @ Break55.8710.33MPa
Strain @ Break12.15.5%
80/20+ Compare
carboxmethyl cellulose1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
A sustainable film made from plant starches such as potato, corn, or cassava. Through plasticization and polymer blending, the material achieves improved flexibility and mechanical resistance. The film decomposes naturally in composting environments and is widely explored for disposable packaging and agricultural applications.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.090.07GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99900.0005
Tensile Strength23.203.21MPa
Stress @ Break23.123.17MPa
Strain @ Break13.53.5%
50/50✓ Comparing
Hydroxyethyl-cellulosecarboxmethyl cellulose
This organic film is produced from natural cellulose fibers extracted from plant biomass. It offers high transparency, good tensile strength, and natural biodegradability. The film has excellent gas permeability and is suitable for food packaging, coatings, and environmentally friendly wrapping materials.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.680.14GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99850.0014
Tensile Strength33.805.03MPa
Stress @ Break33.795.04MPa
Strain @ Break10.23.5%
100✓ Comparing
Chitosan (200-600mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 80.0 %
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.810.62GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99860.0016
Tensile Strength69.5910.19MPa
Stress @ Break69.4610.28MPa
Strain @ Break12.45.9%
100+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-cellulose
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.930.13GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99860.0027
Tensile Strength21.043.51MPa
Stress @ Break21.043.51MPa
Strain @ Break11.34.3%
100✓ Comparing
Poly(vinyl alcohol)(146,000-186,000, 99+% hydrolyzed)
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.671.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99700.0023
Tensile Strength38.648.28MPa
Stress @ Break31.737.95MPa
Strain @ Break97.853.0%
100✓ Comparing
Poly(vinyl alcohol)(Mw 13,000-23,000, 98% hydrolyzed)
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.170.30GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99660.0032
Tensile Strength27.042.70MPa
Stress @ Break25.752.86MPa
Strain @ Break46.912.5%
100✓ Comparing
Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlginSodium alginate
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.850.33GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99790.0021
Tensile Strength60.327.65MPa
Stress @ Break60.087.51MPa
Strain @ Break7.92.4%
80/20+ Compare
Chitosan (200-600mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 80.0 %1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.250.03GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99780.0019
Tensile Strength11.881.33MPa
Stress @ Break11.851.33MPa
Strain @ Break42.06.3%
94/6+ Compare
Chitosan (200-600mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 80.0 %1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.520.12GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99660.0018
Tensile Strength41.461.52MPa
Stress @ Break37.202.45MPa
Strain @ Break5.51.9%
75/25+ Compare
Chitosan (200-600mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 80.0 %1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.020.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99390.0009
Tensile Strength15.713.99MPa
Stress @ Break15.713.99MPa
Strain @ Break69.25.4%
100+ Compare
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0 %
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.300.45GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99660.0023
Tensile Strength44.394.39MPa
Stress @ Break42.034.14MPa
Strain @ Break7.24.0%
71/29+ Compare
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0%1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.240.04GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99800.0020
Tensile Strength13.752.22MPa
Stress @ Break13.682.31MPa
Strain @ Break44.18.8%
33/33/33+ Compare
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0 %L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.000.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99110.0005
Tensile Strength1.010.30MPa
Stress @ Break1.010.30MPa
Strain @ Break86.411.1%
42/42/17+ Compare
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0 %L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.220.03GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99850.0015
Tensile Strength7.381.92MPa
Stress @ Break7.351.94MPa
Strain @ Break12.95.7%
50/50✓ Comparing
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0 %Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.460.18GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99750.0012
Tensile Strength57.533.10MPa
Stress @ Break55.763.47MPa
Strain @ Break4.70.7%
67/17/17+ Compare
carboxmethyl cellulose1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerolLignin, alkali
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.230.10GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99890.0011
Tensile Strength32.623.33MPa
Stress @ Break32.623.33MPa
Strain @ Break21.25.1%
89/11+ Compare
carboxmethyl celluloseLignin, alkali
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.910.33GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99790.0027
Tensile Strength54.373.89MPa
Stress @ Break54.303.99MPa
Strain @ Break6.71.3%
80/20+ Compare
carboxmethyl cellulosePoly(ethylene glycol), Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide, Polyoxy ethylene, PEG 400, PEG
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.000.10GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99570.0037
Tensile Strength44.555.15MPa
Stress @ Break44.555.15MPa
Strain @ Break7.32.8%
80/20+ Compare
carboxmethyl cellulose-
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.890.11GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99810.0004
Tensile Strength48.6914.22MPa
Stress @ Break48.6514.22MPa
Strain @ Break2.30.7%
80/20+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.290.09GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99740.0031
Tensile Strength41.024.28MPa
Stress @ Break41.024.28MPa
Strain @ Break3.61.4%
80/20+ Compare
carboxmethyl celluloseL-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.730.42GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99600.0021
Tensile Strength39.278.28MPa
Stress @ Break39.278.28MPa
Strain @ Break1.30.2%
91/9+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.960.52GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99390.0041
Tensile Strength40.158.91MPa
Stress @ Break40.078.85MPa
Strain @ Break1.80.7%
83/8/8+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.890.09GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99570.0035
Tensile Strength46.374.19MPa
Stress @ Break45.014.83MPa
Strain @ Break5.31.2%
67/17/17+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acidAntiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.570.18GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99870.0014
Tensile Strength39.602.61MPa
Stress @ Break37.092.13MPa
Strain @ Break8.13.0%
80/20+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.Poly(ethylene glycol)PolyglycolPolyethylene oxidePolyoxy ethylenePEG 400PEG
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.940.38GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99840.0029
Tensile Strength48.359.62MPa
Stress @ Break46.5010.68MPa
Strain @ Break6.12.1%
75/25+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.320.07GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99950.0004
Tensile Strength37.072.25MPa
Stress @ Break36.362.10MPa
Strain @ Break11.83.9%
80/20+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.380.05GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99880.0003
Tensile Strength27.890.61MPa
Stress @ Break25.690.61MPa
Strain @ Break12.24.5%
50/50+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-celluloseGelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.990.23GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99760.0026
Tensile Strength27.935.47MPa
Stress @ Break27.825.27MPa
Strain @ Break2.00.5%
50/50+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-celluloseAlginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlginSodium alginate
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.830.12GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99890.0021
Tensile Strength28.493.08MPa
Stress @ Break28.463.07MPa
Strain @ Break4.11.1%
67/33+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-celluloseStarch from potato
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.110.09GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99790.0021
Tensile Strength15.763.03MPa
Stress @ Break15.763.03MPa
Strain @ Break2.61.1%
91/9+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-cellulose1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.010.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99550.0024
Tensile Strength6.291.45MPa
Stress @ Break6.281.47MPa
Strain @ Break50.65.1%
80/20+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-cellulose1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.000.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99830.0013
Tensile Strength3.731.48MPa
Stress @ Break3.731.48MPa
Strain @ Break87.527.5%
50/50+ Compare
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (Mw 13,000-23,000, 98% hydrolyzed)Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlginSodium alginate
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.090.13GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99730.0021
Tensile Strength21.263.17MPa
Stress @ Break21.243.18MPa
Strain @ Break1.70.4%
50/50+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.080.12GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99800.0024
Tensile Strength42.844.77MPa
Stress @ Break42.844.77MPa
Strain @ Break1.80.4%
50/50+ Compare
Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlgin, Sodium alginatecarboxmethyl cellulose
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.980.78GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99530.0032
Tensile Strength50.146.65MPa
Stress @ Break50.136.66MPa
Strain @ Break3.91.6%
50/50+ Compare
Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlgin, Sodium alginateGelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.280.34GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99810.0025
Tensile Strength61.603.83MPa
Stress @ Break61.503.85MPa
Strain @ Break3.10.5%
77/23+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.380.11GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99790.0032
Tensile Strength28.674.77MPa
Stress @ Break28.664.77MPa
Strain @ Break7.94.5%
91/9✓ Comparing
Starch from potato1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.620.08GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99650.0048
Tensile Strength25.180.67MPa
Stress @ Break24.890.35MPa
Strain @ Break2.40.3%
50/50+ Compare
Starch from potato1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.010.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99350.0016
Tensile Strength1.390.69MPa
Stress @ Break1.380.69MPa
Strain @ Break27.21.2%
67 /17/17+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.450.05GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99770.0019
Tensile Strength12.420.37MPa
Stress @ Break12.370.41MPa
Strain @ Break20.55.7%
✓ Comparing
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
A protein derived from collagen, widely used to form transparent, flexible, and biodegradable films with good oxygen barrier properties.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.790.33GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99590.0022
Tensile Strength73.318.94MPa
Stress @ Break71.839.62MPa
Strain @ Break3.91.0%
50/50+ Compare
carboxmethyl celluloseGelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.410.56GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99930.0004
Tensile Strength63.818.51MPa
Stress @ Break63.818.51MPa
Strain @ Break3.61.0%
71/29+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
A sustainable film made from plant starches such as potato, corn, or cassava. Through plasticization and polymer blending, the material achieves improved flexibility and mechanical resistance. The film decomposes naturally in composting environments and is widely explored for disposable packaging and agricultural applications.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.130.03GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99900.0006
Tensile Strength4.210.83MPa
Stress @ Break4.120.89MPa
Strain @ Break43.99.3%
100✓ Comparing
carboxmethyl cellulose
A biodegradable film developed from chitosan, a natural polymer derived from crustacean shells. It provides good mechanical stability, antimicrobial properties, and moderate flexibility. Due to its biological origin and functional properties, it is often used in food preservation films, medical coatings, and biodegradable packaging.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.610.24GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99660.0032
Tensile Strength55.9210.34MPa
Stress @ Break55.8710.33MPa
Strain @ Break12.15.5%
50/50✓ Comparing
Hydroxyethyl-cellulosecarboxmethyl cellulose
This organic film is produced from natural cellulose fibers extracted from plant biomass. It offers high transparency, good tensile strength, and natural biodegradability. The film has excellent gas permeability and is suitable for food packaging, coatings, and environmentally friendly wrapping materials.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.680.14GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99850.0014
Tensile Strength33.805.03MPa
Stress @ Break33.795.04MPa
Strain @ Break10.23.5%
100+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-cellulose
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.930.13GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99860.0027
Tensile Strength21.043.51MPa
Stress @ Break21.043.51MPa
Strain @ Break11.34.3%
100✓ Comparing
Poly(vinyl alcohol)(Mw 13,000-23,000, 98% hydrolyzed)
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.170.30GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99660.0032
Tensile Strength27.042.70MPa
Stress @ Break25.752.86MPa
Strain @ Break46.912.5%
80/20+ Compare
Chitosan (200-600mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 80.0 %1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.250.03GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99780.0019
Tensile Strength11.881.33MPa
Stress @ Break11.851.33MPa
Strain @ Break42.06.3%
75/25+ Compare
Chitosan (200-600mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 80.0 %1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.020.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99390.0009
Tensile Strength15.713.99MPa
Stress @ Break15.713.99MPa
Strain @ Break69.25.4%
71/29+ Compare
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0%1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.240.04GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99800.0020
Tensile Strength13.752.22MPa
Stress @ Break13.682.31MPa
Strain @ Break44.18.8%
42/42/17+ Compare
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0 %L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.220.03GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99850.0015
Tensile Strength7.381.92MPa
Stress @ Break7.351.94MPa
Strain @ Break12.95.7%
67/17/17+ Compare
carboxmethyl cellulose1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerolLignin, alkali
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.230.10GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99890.0011
Tensile Strength32.623.33MPa
Stress @ Break32.623.33MPa
Strain @ Break21.25.1%
80/20+ Compare
carboxmethyl cellulosePoly(ethylene glycol), Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide, Polyoxy ethylene, PEG 400, PEG
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.000.10GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99570.0037
Tensile Strength44.555.15MPa
Stress @ Break44.555.15MPa
Strain @ Break7.32.8%
80/20+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.290.09GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99740.0031
Tensile Strength41.024.28MPa
Stress @ Break41.024.28MPa
Strain @ Break3.61.4%
91/9+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.960.52GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99390.0041
Tensile Strength40.158.91MPa
Stress @ Break40.078.85MPa
Strain @ Break1.80.7%
67/17/17+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acidAntiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.570.18GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99870.0014
Tensile Strength39.602.61MPa
Stress @ Break37.092.13MPa
Strain @ Break8.13.0%
75/25+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.320.07GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99950.0004
Tensile Strength37.072.25MPa
Stress @ Break36.362.10MPa
Strain @ Break11.83.9%
50/50+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-celluloseGelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.990.23GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99760.0026
Tensile Strength27.935.47MPa
Stress @ Break27.825.27MPa
Strain @ Break2.00.5%
67/33+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-celluloseStarch from potato
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.110.09GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99790.0021
Tensile Strength15.763.03MPa
Stress @ Break15.763.03MPa
Strain @ Break2.61.1%
80/20+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-cellulose1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.000.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99830.0013
Tensile Strength3.731.48MPa
Stress @ Break3.731.48MPa
Strain @ Break87.527.5%
50/50+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.080.12GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99800.0024
Tensile Strength42.844.77MPa
Stress @ Break42.844.77MPa
Strain @ Break1.80.4%
50/50+ Compare
Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlgin, Sodium alginateGelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.280.34GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99810.0025
Tensile Strength61.603.83MPa
Stress @ Break61.503.85MPa
Strain @ Break3.10.5%
91/9✓ Comparing
Starch from potato1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.620.08GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99650.0048
Tensile Strength25.180.67MPa
Stress @ Break24.890.35MPa
Strain @ Break2.40.3%
67 /17/17+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.450.05GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99770.0019
Tensile Strength12.420.37MPa
Stress @ Break12.370.41MPa
Strain @ Break20.55.7%
75/25+ Compare
carboxmethyl celluloseGelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
A biodegradable film developed from two natural polymers. It provides good mechanical stability, antimicrobial properties, and moderate flexibility. Due to its biological origin and functional properties, it is often used in food preservation films, medical coatings, and biodegradable packaging.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.740.15GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99520.0028
Tensile Strength55.862.54MPa
Stress @ Break55.852.54MPa
Strain @ Break4.52.1%
91/9+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
A sustainable film made from plant starches such as potato, corn, or cassava. Through plasticization and polymer blending, the material achieves improved flexibility and mechanical resistance. The film decomposes naturally in composting environments and is widely explored for disposable packaging and agricultural applications.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.770.33GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99930.0005
Tensile Strength44.329.26MPa
Stress @ Break42.059.42MPa
Strain @ Break10.66.3%
80/20+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.640.08GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99810.0016
Tensile Strength16.180.78MPa
Stress @ Break15.340.87MPa
Strain @ Break10.22.7%
80/20+ Compare
carboxmethyl cellulose1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
A sustainable film made from plant starches such as potato, corn, or cassava. Through plasticization and polymer blending, the material achieves improved flexibility and mechanical resistance. The film decomposes naturally in composting environments and is widely explored for disposable packaging and agricultural applications.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.090.07GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99900.0005
Tensile Strength23.203.21MPa
Stress @ Break23.123.17MPa
Strain @ Break13.53.5%
100✓ Comparing
Chitosan (200-600mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 80.0 %
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.810.62GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99860.0016
Tensile Strength69.5910.19MPa
Stress @ Break69.4610.28MPa
Strain @ Break12.45.9%
100✓ Comparing
Poly(vinyl alcohol)(146,000-186,000, 99+% hydrolyzed)
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.671.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99700.0023
Tensile Strength38.648.28MPa
Stress @ Break31.737.95MPa
Strain @ Break97.853.0%
100✓ Comparing
Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlginSodium alginate
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.850.33GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99790.0021
Tensile Strength60.327.65MPa
Stress @ Break60.087.51MPa
Strain @ Break7.92.4%
94/6+ Compare
Chitosan (200-600mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 80.0 %1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.520.12GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99660.0018
Tensile Strength41.461.52MPa
Stress @ Break37.202.45MPa
Strain @ Break5.51.9%
100+ Compare
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0 %
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.300.45GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99660.0023
Tensile Strength44.394.39MPa
Stress @ Break42.034.14MPa
Strain @ Break7.24.0%
33/33/33+ Compare
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0 %L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.000.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99110.0005
Tensile Strength1.010.30MPa
Stress @ Break1.010.30MPa
Strain @ Break86.411.1%
50/50✓ Comparing
Chitosan (5-20mPa·s, 0.5% in 0.5% Acetic Acid at 20°C)Deacetylation value = min. 70.0 %Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.460.18GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99750.0012
Tensile Strength57.533.10MPa
Stress @ Break55.763.47MPa
Strain @ Break4.70.7%
89/11+ Compare
carboxmethyl celluloseLignin, alkali
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.910.33GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99790.0027
Tensile Strength54.373.89MPa
Stress @ Break54.303.99MPa
Strain @ Break6.71.3%
80/20+ Compare
carboxmethyl cellulose-
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.890.11GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99810.0004
Tensile Strength48.6914.22MPa
Stress @ Break48.6514.22MPa
Strain @ Break2.30.7%
80/20+ Compare
carboxmethyl celluloseL-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus3.730.42GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99600.0021
Tensile Strength39.278.28MPa
Stress @ Break39.278.28MPa
Strain @ Break1.30.2%
83/8/8+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.890.09GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99570.0035
Tensile Strength46.374.19MPa
Stress @ Break45.014.83MPa
Strain @ Break5.31.2%
80/20+ Compare
Gelatin, tested according to Ph. Eur.Poly(ethylene glycol)PolyglycolPolyethylene oxidePolyoxy ethylenePEG 400PEG
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.940.38GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99840.0029
Tensile Strength48.359.62MPa
Stress @ Break46.5010.68MPa
Strain @ Break6.12.1%
80/20+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.380.05GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99880.0003
Tensile Strength27.890.61MPa
Stress @ Break25.690.61MPa
Strain @ Break12.24.5%
50/50+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-celluloseAlginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlginSodium alginate
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.830.12GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99890.0021
Tensile Strength28.493.08MPa
Stress @ Break28.463.07MPa
Strain @ Break4.11.1%
91/9+ Compare
Hydroxyethyl-cellulose1,2,3-PropanetriolGlycerinGlycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.010.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99550.0024
Tensile Strength6.291.45MPa
Stress @ Break6.281.47MPa
Strain @ Break50.65.1%
50/50+ Compare
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (Mw 13,000-23,000, 98% hydrolyzed)Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlginSodium alginate
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.090.13GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99730.0021
Tensile Strength21.263.17MPa
Stress @ Break21.243.18MPa
Strain @ Break1.70.4%
50/50+ Compare
Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algaeAlgin, Sodium alginatecarboxmethyl cellulose
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus2.980.78GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99530.0032
Tensile Strength50.146.65MPa
Stress @ Break50.136.66MPa
Strain @ Break3.91.6%
77/23+ Compare
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus1.380.11GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99790.0032
Tensile Strength28.674.77MPa
Stress @ Break28.664.77MPa
Strain @ Break7.94.5%
50/50+ Compare
Starch from potato1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol
PropertyAVG± σUnit
Young's Modulus0.010.00GPa
Elastic Fit R²0.99350.0016
Tensile Strength1.390.69MPa
Stress @ Break1.380.69MPa
Strain @ Break27.21.2%
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  • Gelatin
  • CMC
  • HE-CM Cellulose
  • Chitosan (high MW)
  • PVA (high MW)
  • PVA (low MW)
  • SA
  • Chitosan (low MW) - gelatin
  • Starch - glycerol