抗菌性玉米醇溶蛋白/壳聚糖复合膜的制备与性质

采用分步法,先配制壳聚糖/醋酸/乙醇溶液体系,再向其中加入玉米醇溶蛋白,最后利用流延法制成玉米醇溶蛋白/壳聚糖(zein/chitosan,Z/C)复合膜,探讨壳聚糖质量分数对Z/C复合膜理化性质与抗菌特性的影响。结果表明:在壳聚糖质量分数为2%~8%范围内,混合溶液的黏度和电导率随壳聚糖质量分数变化成阶梯状变化,且壳聚糖的添加对复合膜性质有显著影响,Z/C复合膜的断后伸长率从1.00%提高到6.67%,接触角从65.97°减小到53.61°,水蒸气透过率从5.23 g·m/(m2·h·Pa)提高到9.16 g·m/(m2·h·Pa);扫描电子显微镜观察,复合后薄膜保持光滑、均一;大肠杆菌抑菌实验表明添加壳聚糖使复合膜具有较强的抗菌特性。

Preparation and Properties of Antibacterial Zein/Chitosan Composite Film

Zein/chitosan composite films were prepared by casting after addition of zein to chitosan/acetic acid/ethanol mixed systems containing different concentrations of chitosan (CS) in order to improve the mechanical and hydrophilic properties of zein film. The effect of CS concentration on physicochemical properties and antibacterial activity of zein/chitosan composite films was investigated. Results indicated that the viscosity and conductivity of mixed solutions showed step-like changes with increasing CS concentration from 2% to 8%, and the properties of composite films were markedly affected by addition of CS, leading to an increase in elongation at break from 1.00% to 6.67%, a reduction in contact angle from 65.97° to 53.61°, and an elevation in water vapor transmission rate from 5.23 to 9.16 g·m /(m2·h·Pa). Scanning electron microscope observation indicated the composite films showed a smooth and homogeneous surface. Furthermore, the composite films possessed potent antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli.