Preparation and Properties Analysis of Nanocrystalline Cellulose Composite Films
Nanocrystalline cellulose(NCC)was prepared by using sustainable and environmentally friendly cotton fibers as raw materials,and then a simple and efficient suspension of nanocrystalline cellulose was prepared by sulfuric acid hydrolysis method.The suspension was mixed with chitosan to prepare a composite film of nanocrystalline cellulose.The mechanical and tensile properties of the composite film were tested by a universal testing machine,the moisture permeability of the composite film was tested by simulated cup method,the oxygen resistance of the composite film was tested by the peroxide value of the oil covering,the transparency of the composite film was tested by a spectrophotometer,the antibacterial properties of the composite film were tested by Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.And finally,the toxicity of the composite film to human cells was evaluated by a cell culture test.The results showed that when the dosage of nano microcrystalline cellulose was 45%by mass,the composite film prepared had the highest tensile strength,mechanical properties,and rougher fracture interface;the water vapor transmittance of NCC composite membrane remains at 2.8×10-11 g·(m·s·Pa)-1 or above;the peroxide value of the oxygen barrier of the composite membrane is above 2.0;after 32 minutes of contact with the composite membrane,Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were almost completely killed;the 24-hour survival rate of human cells is over 70%.In summary,the prepared nano microcrystalline cellulose composite film has excellent performance and is worth developing.