ABSTRACT

We are creating composite films with two components made of pectin and polyvinyl alcohol and loaded with flaxseed natural plant extract. Pectin and PVA films are created using the solution casting technique. The water absorption of the film increased when pectin and PVA were mixed; thus, glycerine (2ml) was used as the crosslinking agent. The compatibility of these two biopolymers was determined by FT-IR and XRD. The exact ratio of Pectin and PVA was used. In daily life, medicinal plants are frequently utilised to treat a variety of diseases. The extraction of flaxseed has been used as an antibacterial agent. The composite membrane was discovered to have the best antibacterial qualities. Swelling characteristics were also assessed using a gelatin swelling experiment. Based on a minimum inhibitory concentration test, pectin/PVA loaded with flaxseeds also demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli O157:H7. These findings imply that bio-composites made of pectin and PVA can be employed as unique materials in the biomedical and food packaging sectors. s. We analyse various analysis techniques, including SEM, TGA to examine the properties of the films. Keyword: Pectin/PVA, Flaxseed, Antibacterial& SEM, TGA, FTIR, XRD
Publication date: 01/01/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.1.7744