The effect of glutaraldehyde on the properties of Chi-Pec-PVA membrane

Study of the glutaraldehyde's effect on the chitosan/pectin/PVA (Chi-Pec-PVA) membranes has been conducted. PVA as a synthetic polymer with hydrophilic property is expected to help pectin maintaining the thermal stability. The membrane was prepared using inversion phase method. The FT-IR spectra showed the changing on membrane's functional group. TGA analysis showed the presence of glutaraldehyde enhanced the weight loss up to 59.25% from 55.35%. Further application of this membrane as wound dressing seems possible based on the tensile strength value.