Investigation of Antibacterial Activity of Juglone – Poly(ε-caprolactone) - Alumina Composite Films

Abstract

The aim of this study was to produce Juglone – Poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL) - Alumina (Al₂O₃) composite films and determine their antibacterial properties. PCL-Al₂O₃ composite films containing 1% and 5% juglone were prepared using roll mill method. Juglone – Poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL) - Alumina (Al₂O₃) composite films were found to have 100% antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922. It is thought that Juglone-PCL-Al₂O₃ composite films may have potential application in food packaging and personal care products in order to ensure microbial safety and extend shelf life of food and personal care products. 

Keywords

• Juglone
• Poly(ε-caprolactone)
• Composite
• Antibacterial

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