Title: PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF K-CARRAGEENAN BASED GREEN CAPSULE FILMS ENHANCED WITH PECTIN
Authors: Aji Prasetyaningrum, Halilintar Hardani, Alya Pangestu, Aulia Dwi Ashianti, Bakti Jos and Moh Djaeni
Abstract:

The current study aimed to development green capsule films made from k-carrageenan (CAR) enhanced with pectin (PEC). Most capsules are constructed from gelatin animal, although localization capsule is effective, there are challenges in their application such as brittleness and safety concerns. Carrageenan from seaweed sustainable alternative but exhibits low mechanical stability. Addition of pectin for biocompatibility and ability to improve material properties. The researchers aimed to strengthen the CAR matrix. The CAR/PEC capsule are prepared dan analyzed for mechanical properties, FTIR spectroscopy, surface morphology using SEM, moisture content, and disintegration time. Based on this research, can highlighted that adding pectin improved the mechanical and functional properties of the capsule films, making them a viable, eco-friendly as alternative to localization gelatin-based capsules

Keywords: k-carrageenan (CAR), pectin (PEC), capsule film
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52267/IJASER.2024.5604
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Date of Publication: 09-12-2024
Published Issue & Volume: Vol 5 Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2024