ORCID
- Li, Chunxu: 0000-0001-7851-0260
Abstract
ZIF-8 nanoparticle-doped polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-S-MC films were prepared via casting method. The effect of different concentrations of ZIF-8 on the physical properties and structural characterization of the films were investigated. The results indicated that ZIF-8 could increase the water resistance and mechanical property of the membrane. Through FTIR, scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), and TGA analysis, it was found that ZIF-8 changed the phenomenon of macromolecule agglomeration and improved the thermal stability of the membrane. The breathable behavior of the film was also studied through oxygen permeability and water vapor permeability analysis. The result illustrated that the breathability of the film improved significantly by adding ZIF-8. The maximum reached when the weight ratio of ZIF-8 was 0.01 wt %. The property expands the application of PVA/starch blend film in the postharvest technology of fruits and vegetables.
DOI
10.3390/polym11121986
Publication Date
2019-12-02
Publication Title
Polymers
Volume
11
Issue
12
First Page
1986
Last Page
1986
Embargo Period
2020-06-02
Organisational Unit
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Recommended Citation
Lee, S., Lei, Y., Wang, D., Li, C., Cheng, J., Wang, J., Meng, W., & Liu, M. (2019) 'The Study of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF-8) Doped Polyvinyl Alcohol/Starch/Methyl Cellulose Blend Film', Polymers, 11(12), pp. 1986-1986. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11121986
