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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2014, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (34): 218-225.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.2014-2128

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Research on Properties and Antibacterial Function of Nano-TiO2 Chitosan Composite Membrane in Preservation of Fruit and Vegetable

Yuan Zhi1,2, Wang Mingli2, Cheng Wanming1, Li Xia3   

  1. (1Institute of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Guiyang 550008;
    2Guizhou Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering and Biological Pharmacy, Guiyang 550003;
    3Husbanry and Animal Science Vocational School, Guiyang 550018)
  • Received:2014-08-05 Revised:2014-08-05 Accepted:2014-09-05 Online:2015-03-10 Published:2015-03-10

Abstract: Nano-TiO2 was modified and characterized, then added to the chitosan film in the solution, in order to improve the performance and antibacterial function of the film, and extend the preservation time of the composite film for fruits and vegetables. The results showed that the modified nanometer TiO2 had changes in crystal shape and structure. When the modified Nano- TiO2 was added to the film, CO2 coefficient of the optimized composite film reduced by 24% compared with blank film, permeable rate was reduced by 65.5%, the tensile strength increased by 13.99%, the elongation at break increased by 50% and tear strength increased by 57.89%. In addition, light transmittance was improved in ultraviolet region, bacteriostasis was enhanced, and preservation time of the composite film for fruits and vegetables extended to some extent.