Abstract

Electrospinning provides an effective method for generating nanofibers from solution of carboxymethyl chitosan/polyoxyethylene oxide (CMCS/PEO). The goal of this work is to explore the potential application of electrospun CMCS/PEO nanofiber membrane in fruit fresh-keeping. The microstructure, antibacterial activity, hydrophilia, and air permeability of the nanofiber membrane have been tested. For comparison, the fresh-keeping effects of commercial cling wrap and CMCS/PEO nanofiber membranes on strawberries’ rotting rate and weight loss rate have been studied. The results indicate that the electrospun CMCS/PEO membrane could effectively avoid water loss in strawberries and has a remarkable effect to prolong strawberries’ shelf life due to its breathability and antibacterial activity. In addition, the composite CMCS/PEO, nanofiber membrane is non-poisonous and edible, which can be used in food industry.

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Title
Electrospinning of Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Polyoxyethylene Oxide Nanofibers for Fruit Fresh-Keeping
Author
Tian-Tian, Yue 1 ; Li, Xiao 1 ; Xiao-Xiong, Wang 1 ; Xu, Yan 2 ; Yu, Miao 3 ; Jian-Wei, Ma 4 ; Zhou, Yu 5 ; Ramakrishna, Seeram 6 ; Long, Yun-Ze 1 

 Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China 
 Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China 
 Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA 
 Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China 
 Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China 
 Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Initiative, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore 
Pages
1-8
Publication year
2018
Publication date
Aug 2018
Publisher
Springer Nature B.V.
ISSN
19317573
e-ISSN
1556276X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2088885770
Copyright
Nanoscale Research Letters is a copyright of Springer, (2018). All Rights Reserved., © 2018. This work is published under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.