Studies on the Mechanical Properties of Gelatin and Its Blends with Vinyltrimethoxysilane: Effect of Gamma Radiation

Mubarak A. Khan Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, BangladeshCorrespondence[email protected]

Ruhul A. Khan Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Farhana G. Noor Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh

M. M. Rahman Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh

M. Noor-A-Alam Department of Chemical Engineering & Polymer Science, ShahJalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Abstract

Gelatin films were prepared by casting. Tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (Eb) and tensile modulus (TM) of the gelatin films were found to be 56 MPa, 6.1% and 1.14 GPa, respectively. Effect of gamma radiation (Co-60) on the mechanical properties of the gelatin films was studied. Vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) was added to the gelatin during casting varying 1–7% by weight and found to increase the TS and TM significantly. Then the films were irradiated and found further increase of TS and TM. Water uptake of the gelatin films and 5% VTMS containing gelatin films were also evaluated.

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