Abstract
In this preliminary study, fish gelatin films with improved strength and water resistance were prepared from a dispersion of fish gelatin and carboxylated cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) by using the casting method, followed by subsequent coating with palmitic acid emulsion. The surface topography displayed a uniform distribution of the CNF particles in the gelatin films, but aggregation occurred at a CNF dosage of 4 wt% or higher. Due to the reinforcing effect of CNF, a dosage-dependent increase in the Young’s modulus and tensile strength was observed for the CNF-reinforced films. The addition of CNF also led to an obvious increase in thermal stability. Via surface coating, the emulsion at the 60:40 (w/w) ratio of palmitic acid to water showed excellent layer-forming and high adhesion properties, contributing to the significant improvement of water resistance. The enhanced properties of these fish gelatin films would promote their practical applications in edible packaging.
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