Electrospinning of Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Polyoxyethylene Oxide Nanofibers for Fruit Fresh-Keeping
Autor: | Tian-Tian Yue, Xiao Li, Xiao-Xiong Wang, Xu Yan, Miao Yu, Jian-Wei Ma, Yu Zhou, Seeram Ramakrishna, Yun-Ze Long |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Zdroj: | Nanoscale Research Letters, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2018) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1931-7573 1556-276X |
DOI: | 10.1186/s11671-018-2642-y |
Popis: | Abstract Electrospinning provides an effective method for generating nanofibers from solution of carboxymethyl chitosan/polyoxyethylene oxide (CMCS/PEO). The goal of this work is to explore the potential application of electrospun CMCS/PEO nanofiber membrane in fruit fresh-keeping. The microstructure, antibacterial activity, hydrophilia, and air permeability of the nanofiber membrane have been tested. For comparison, the fresh-keeping effects of commercial cling wrap and CMCS/PEO nanofiber membranes on strawberries’ rotting rate and weight loss rate have been studied. The results indicate that the electrospun CMCS/PEO membrane could effectively avoid water loss in strawberries and has a remarkable effect to prolong strawberries’ shelf life due to its breathability and antibacterial activity. In addition, the composite CMCS/PEO, nanofiber membrane is non-poisonous and edible, which can be used in food industry. |
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