Abstract
The blend films with gelatin and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) were prepared by a solution casting method. The compatibility between gelatin and PVA in the blend films was investigated. The transmittance, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), x-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetry analysis (TG), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were employed to characterize the resultant blend films. According to optic result, the opacity of the blend film at the ratio of 20/80 (w/w, Gel to PVA) was the lowest, indicating the best compatibility between Gel and PVA at the ratio. The results of IR, XRD, DSC, and TG revealed an intensive interaction and good compatibility between them in the blend film at the ratio. The mechanical properties and solubility showed that PVA content in the blend films obviously affected the elongation at break and solubility. The mechanical properties and water resistance of gelatin film may be improved by the introduction of PVA.
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