Physical properties and release kinetics of electron beam irradiated fish gelatin films with antioxidants of bamboo leaves

Abstract

The effect of electron beam irradiation (EBI) on the physical properties of fish gelatin (FG) films with antioxidants of bamboo leaves (AOB) was investigated. The results indicated that EBI had a positive effect on the tensile strength, denaturation temperatures, opacity values and microstructure of FG-AOB films. The highest values of mechanical and thermal properties as well as opacity were observed at irradiation dosages of 5 and 7 kGy. Nevertheless, EBI decreased contact angle and raised water vapor permeability of the films at higher relative humidity (90-100%), suggesting the re-organisation of hydrophilic groups on the films surface. The infrared spectroscopy and microstructure results..