Role of pH on stability and mechanical properties of gelatin films
Role of pH on stability and mechanical properties of gelatin films
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DOI:
10.1177/0883911511431484
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发表时间:
2012-01-01
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1.7
通讯作者:
Bigi, Adriana
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作者:
Gioffre, Michela;Torricelli, Paola;Bigi, Adriana
The effect of the film-forming solution pH on the triple-helix content, thermal stability, and mechanical properties of gelatin films was investigated. The films were prepared from solutions at different pHs of type A pigskin gelatin, and their mechanical characteristics were determined. At pHs higher than 9 and lower than 5, Young's modulus, E, and the stress at break, sigma(b), of the films decreased significantly. Cross-linking with genipin reduced deformation at break, epsilon(b), and increased Young's modulus. The intensity of the 1.1-nm X-ray diffraction reflection and the denaturation enthalpy decreased at these pHs, indicating that the triple helix reduced. Preliminary in vitro tests on the cross-linked samples indicated good cell proliferation and viability.