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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Introduction of Curdlan Optimizes the Comprehensive Properties of Methyl Cellulose Films.

Liang Zhang, Liang Xu, Jin-Ke Ma, Yun-Yue Ye, Ying Chen, Jian-Ya Qian

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Liang ZhangSchool of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Huayang Xilu 196, Yangzhou 225127, China.
Liang XuSchool of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Huayang Xilu 196, Yangzhou 225127, China.
Jin-Ke MaSchool of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Huayang Xilu 196, Yangzhou 225127, China.
Yun-Yue YeSchool of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Huayang Xilu 196, Yangzhou 225127, China.
Ying ChenSchool of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Huayang Xilu 196, Yangzhou 225127, China.
Jian-Ya QianSchool of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Huayang Xilu 196, Yangzhou 225127, China.

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High level Talent Support Program of Yangzhou University noneNational Natural Science Foundation of China 31901604
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Abstract

The good oxygen barrier and hydrophobic properties of curdlan (CL) film might be suitable complements for MC film, and its similar glucose unit and thermal-gel character might endow the methyl cellulose (MC)/CL blended system with compatibility and good comprehensive properties. Thus, MC/CL blended films were developed. The effects of MC/CL blend ratios on the microstructures and physical properties of the blends were characterized by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), oxygen and water vapor permeability testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), light transmittance testing, tensile testing, hydrophilic property testing, and water solubility testing. The introduction of CL affected the molecular aggregation and crystallization of the MC molecules, suggesting MC-CL molecular interactions. The cross-sectional roughness of the MC/CL film increased with an increase in CL content, while the surface of the MC/CL 5:5 film was smoother than those of the MC/CL 7:3 and 3:7 films. Only one glass transition temperature, which was between that of the MC and CL films, was observed for the MC/CL 7:3 and MC/CL 5:5 films, indicating the good compatibility of the MC and CL molecules at these two blend ratios. The hydrophobicity and water insolubility increased with the CL content, which was due to the combined effects of more hydrophobic cavities in the CL triple-helix and increased surface roughness. Increased oxygen barrier properties with increasing CL content might be a combined effect of the increased hydrogen bonds and hydrophilic ektexines of the CL triple-helix. The elongations of the blended films were higher than those of the MC film, which might be related to its increased water content. The MC/CL 7:3 and MC/CL 5:5 films retained the good light transmittance and tensile strength of the MC film, which corresponded well to their good compatibility and might be due to the effects of the MC-CL molecular interactions and the relative smooth morphologies. MC/CL 5:5 showed improved water vapor barrier properties, which might be due to its smooth surface morphologies. This research offers new MC based films with improved properties and good compatibility, providing great potential for use as edible coatings, capsules, and packaging materials.

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blend ratiocompatibilitycurdlanedible filmmethylcellulosemicrostructuresphysical properties

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PMCPMC9914467

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