Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan/Agar Blended Films: Part 1. Chemical Structure and Morphology

Esam A. El-hefian; Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef; Abdul Hamid Yahaya

doi:10.1155/2012/781206

E-Journal of Chemistry (Jan 2012)

Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan/Agar Blended Films: Part 1. Chemical Structure and Morphology

Esam A. El-hefian,
Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef,
Abdul Hamid Yahaya

Affiliations

Esam A. El-hefian: Chemistry department, Faculty of science, Azzawia University, Azzawia, Libya
Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef: Chemistry department, Faculty of science, Azzawia University, Azzawia, Libya
Abdul Hamid Yahaya: Chemistry department, Faculty of science, Azzawia University, Azzawia, Libya

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/781206
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9, no. 3
pp. 1431 – 1439

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Chitosan/agar (CS/AG) films were prepared by blending different proportions of chitosan and agar (considering chitosan as the main component) in solution forms. The chemical structure and the morphology of the obtained blended films were investigated using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). It was revealed that chitosan and agar form a highly compatible blend and their films displayed homogenous and smooth surface properties compared to the individual pure components.

Published in E-Journal of Chemistry

ISSN: 0973-4945 (Print); 2090-9810 (Online)
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science: Chemistry
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/2962

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