Volume 76, Issue 7-8 2300251
Research Article

Effect of pH on the Properties of Potato Flour Film-Forming Dispersions and the Resulting Films

Zong-qiang Fu

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Zong-qiang Fu

School of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048 China

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Yi Li

Yi Li

School of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048 China

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Shao-xiang Guo

Shao-xiang Guo

School of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048 China

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Xu Yao

Xu Yao

School of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048 China

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Zi-xu Zheng

Zi-xu Zheng

School of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048 China

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Fei-fei Li

Fei-fei Li

Center for Food Evaluation, State Administration for Market Regulation, Beijing, 100070 China

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Min Wu

Min Wu

College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083 China

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First published: 24 January 2024

Abstract

Biodegradable films are considered an alternative to petroleum-based plastics to solve environmental problems. In this study, potato flour films are prepared with dispersions at pH 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. The film-forming dispersion at pH 7 shows the highest apparent viscosity. Dispersions at alkaline conditions show a reduction in particle size, resulting in a smooth film surface. Films at alkaline conditions present a yellow appearance and have the lower transmittance. The film at pH 5 has the highest retrogradation enthalpy and glass transition temperature, while its moisture content and solubility are the lowest. The water contact angle increases from 33.33° to 93.67° with the increase in pH. However, pH has no significant effect on the water vapor permeability. The tensile strength and elongation at break increase slightly with the increase in pH. Overall, pH modifies the properties of potato flour films. Film with appropriate performance can be selected based on actual needs, such as the use of packaging materials for food preservation.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Data Availability Statement

Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.

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