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Chemistry
2018
Chemistry 2018
Journal of Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
ISSN 2472-1123
F e b r u a r y 1 9 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 8
P a r i s , F r a n c e
Page 43
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n the recent years, development of environmental awareness and eco-
friendly plastic utilization has gained importance instead of petroleum-based
synthetic plastics. Chitosan is a natural polymer obtained from deacetylation of
chitin in various quality grades. It is nontoxic, biodegradable, biofunctional and
biocompatible with antimicrobial characteristics. The lm-forming property of
chitosan has found many applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery and
packaging. Monoterpenes are one of the major components of essential oils,
which are fragrant blends derived from plants. Many of the monoterpenes are
found in the nutrients of humans as well. In this present study, the monoterpene
phenols, carvacrol and thymol were used for preparation of chitosan composite
films to expand its use. Composite films have been prepared by stirring aqueous
solution of chitosan and carvacrol/thymol in different ratios in the presence of
diluted acetic acid and ethanol.
In vitro
antimicrobial activity evaluation as well
as water-vapor permeability, solubility in water, pH measurement and moisture
content of the films formed was conducted for characterization.
Biography
Kurt O has completed her undergraduate education from the
Gazi University followed by Postgraduate Studies at the Anado-
lu University in Chemical Engineering. She has been working on
several scientific research projects for 2 years.
ozgekurt@anadolu.edu.trPhysical properties and antimicrobial activity of chitosan with
monoterpene phenols
Kurt O, Celebi H, Karaca N and Demirci F
Anadolu University, Turkey
Kurt O, J Org Inorg Chem 2018, Volume: 4
DOI: 10.21767/2472-1123-C1-002