Preparation of hydroxyethyl cellulose/ mangiferin edible films and their antimicrobial properties
Hebat‐Allah S. Tohamy, Mohamed El‐Sakhawy, Hossam M. El‐Masry, Ibrahim A. Saleh, Mona M. AbdelMohsen
Abstract
In this study, we have used hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) to prepare antimicrobial films for multipurpose applications. Using HEC gives mangiferin powder (M) mechanical properties, while mangiferin powder gives HEC antimicrobial activities. Various concentrations of M (2.5, 5 and 10% wt/vol) were added to HEC to enhance the antimicrobial ability of HEC/M films. The results showed that 10% (wt/vol) was the optimum concentration to accomplish the antimicrobial activity. Various analyses were performed to study the prepared films' physical, chemical, mechanical, and antimicrobial properties.
Topics & Concepts
Hydroxyethyl celluloseAntimicrobialMangiferinCelluloseChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryChromatographyMangiferin and Mango ExtractsNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingNatural Fiber Reinforced Composites