SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATION OF ESSENTIAL OIL LOADED CHITOSAN-GELATIN COMPOSITE FILM Authors: Ahuja S , PATEL M AND TAILOR K
ABSTRACT
In biomedical field, a bio adhesive wound-dressing material based on a correct ratio of
gelatin (g) and chitosan (cs) was created and successfully applied. A chitosan – gelatin film
was created using a solution casting process. When chitosan was combined with gelatin, the
amount of water takes up by the film increased. Compared to the chitosan film. In all
formulations, glycerol (1 ml) was utilised as a plasticizer. FTIR and XRD were used to test
the compatibility of these two biopolymers. For the best wound-healing action, the right ratio
of chitosan and gelatin was used. In everyday life, medicinal plants are used to treat a variety
of ailments. Extraction of black pepper were used for antibacterial. The best antibacterial
properties were found in composite film. As a result of these findings, Chitosan-gelatin bio
composites can be employed as a replacement for traditional plastics in the packaging and
bio-medical industries.
Keywords: Chitosan, gelatine, composite film, black pepper, wound healing, antibacterial Publication date: 01/03/2023 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2023/March/MS_IJBPAS_2023_6782.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.3.6782