Koc-Bilican Behlul
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Aksaray University, 68100 Aksaray, Turkey; ASUBTAM-Science and Technology Application and Research Center, Aksaray University, 68100 Aksaray, Turkey.
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Mar;261(Pt 1):129805. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129805. Epub 2024 Jan 28.
This study focuses on the utilization of linden mucilage, extracted from the linden tree, as a potential natural polymer source for the production of composite films. The films, which incorporating linden water extract, essential oil, and oil, exhibited improved thermal stability, surface morphology, and water resistance. Biodegradability assessments, particularly for films using essential oil and oil, showed promising outcomes by maintaining structural integrity. Antimicrobial assays demonstrated significant resistance against pathogens, indicating potential applications requiring microbial resistance. Mechanical analyses revealed a trade-off between tensile strength and elongation at break with addition of components. Composite films exhibited reduced water vapor permeability which correlate with water solubility and contact angle measurements. Soil biodegradation studies highlighted the films' potential to mitigate environmental impact. Cytotoxicity tests confirmed the safety of these films for potential food applications. Additionally, antioxidant assays showed increased radical scavenging activity in films with added components. In conclusion, linden-based composite films exhibit promising characteristics, suggesting their potential as sustainable and functional materials, particularly for use in food packaging.
本研究聚焦于从菩提树中提取的椴树黏液，将其作为生产复合薄膜的潜在天然聚合物来源。含有椴树水提取物、精油和油脂的薄膜，其热稳定性、表面形态和耐水性均有所改善。生物降解性评估，尤其是对使用精油和油脂的薄膜进行的评估，通过保持结构完整性显示出了良好的结果。抗菌试验表明对病原体具有显著抗性，这表明在需要抗微生物的潜在应用中具有潜力。力学分析表明，添加成分后，拉伸强度和断裂伸长率之间存在权衡。复合薄膜的水蒸气透过率降低，这与水溶性和接触角测量结果相关。土壤生物降解研究突出了这些薄膜减轻环境影响的潜力。细胞毒性测试证实了这些薄膜在潜在食品应用中的安全性。此外，抗氧化试验表明，添加成分的薄膜的自由基清除活性有所提高。总之，基于椴树的复合薄膜具有良好的特性，表明它们作为可持续和功能性材料的潜力，特别是在食品包装中的应用潜力。
