ABSTRACT

We are creating a composite film with two components made of pectin and chitosan and loaded with oregano extract. Films made of pectin and chitosan are created using the solution casting technique. Pectin and chitosan were added to improve the film's water absorption, while glutaraldehyde (0.5 ml) was utilised as a crosslinking agent. By using FT-IR and XRD, the compatibility of these two biopolymers was identified. Pectin and chitosan were combined exactly.in daily life, medicinal plants are frequently utilised to treat a variety of illnesses. Oregano extract has been utilised as an antibacterial agent. The composite membrane was found to have the best antibacterial properties, chemical analysis is also carried out such as swelling study. Oregan-loaded pectin/chitosan films were examined for their capacity to combat the Escherichia coli (E. coli). These findings imply that bio-composites made of pectin and chitosan can be employed as unique materials in the biomedical and food packaging sectors. We analyze various analysis techniques, including SEM, and TGA to examine the properties of the films. Keywords: Pectin, chitosan, antibacterial, SEM, XRD, F T-IR
Publication date: 01/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.1.7741