Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to investigates the surface and mechanical properties of chitosan (CS)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite films modified by O2 and N2 plasmas. The CS/PVA = 1/3 (g/g) film exhibited the highest fracture toughness and lowest bovine serum albumin adhesion among all the CS/PVA films examined. The CS/PVA films showed characteristic peaks of both CS and PVA, which became more significant after plasma modifications. The CS/PVA film became more hydrophilic after plasma modifications. The CS/PVA film showed a smooth surface and its roughness increased slightly after plasma modifications. The anti-protein adsorption property of the CS/PVA film was further enhanced after plasma modifications.
Source: Polimery
Authors: Shih-Hang Chang, Yuan-Hsuan Chang
Institution: National Ilan University
Language: English
Subfield: Biomaterials
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408578386