Journal of South China University of Technology(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2004, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (3): 37-40.

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Effect of Plasticizer on the Performance of Zein Film

Huang Guo-ping Yang Xiao-quan Wen Qi-biao   

  1. College of Food and Biological Engineering‚South China Univ.of Tech.‚Guangzhou510640‚Guangdong‚China
  • Received:2003-09-29 Online:2004-03-20 Published:2015-09-08
  • Contact: 黄国平(1967-)‚男‚博士生‚主要从事粮食、油脂与蛋白质工程研究. E-mail:hgp888@sohu.com
  • About author:黄国平(1967-)‚男‚博士生‚主要从事粮食、油脂与蛋白质工程研究.

Abstract: To improve the mechanical property‚flexibility and water-proof ability of zein film as a kind of biodegradable material‚the effects of different plasticizers‚such as oleic acid‚stearic acid and polyethylene glycol400‚on the performance of zein film were investigated.The results of the texture analysis‚surface-structure observation and thermodynamic analysis of all kinds of modified plasticization zein films indicate that‚adding3%(volume fraction) of oleic acid‚the tensile strength as well as the elongation rate of zein film is respectively raised by30% and by20times‚water absorption is reduced by 2times‚flexibility is greatly improved‚and that the surface structure of the film is even glossier.

Key words: zein, biodegradable film, plasticization, modification

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