Preparation of Electrospun Active Molecular Membrane and Atmospheric Free Radicals Capture

Molecules. 2019 Aug 21;24(17):3037. doi: 10.3390/molecules24173037.

Abstract

We load the natural active molecules onto the spin film in an array using electrospinning techniques. The electrospun active molecular membranes we obtain in optimal parameters exhibit excellent capacity for scavenging radical. The reaction capacity of three different membranes for free radicals are shown as follow, glycyrrhizin acid membrane > quercetin membrane > α-mangostin membrane. The prepared active molecular electrospun membranes with a large specific surface area and high porosity could increase the interaction area between active molecules and free radicals. Additionally, it also has improved anti-airflow impact strength, anti-contaminant air molecular interference ability, and the ability to capture free radicals.

Keywords: electrochemistry; electrospun films; free radicals capture; natural active molecules.

MeSH terms

  • Electrochemistry / methods*
  • Free Radicals / chemistry*
  • Glycyrrhizic Acid / chemistry
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Xanthones / chemistry

Substances

  • Free Radicals
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Xanthones
  • Glycyrrhizic Acid
  • mangostin