Konjac glucomannan films with quasi-pasteurization function for tangerines preservation.

This study presents functional KCNGO films obtained by incorporating graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4) and graphene oxide (GO) into the konjac glucomannan (KGM) matrix. The concept of quasi-pasteurization proposed in current work refers to the shorter time needed and lower sterilization temperature used than that of the conventional pasteurization. The films had a compact microstructure formed by the hydrogen bond interactions, as revealed by morphology characterization, FTIR and rheological analysis. It also had excellent hydrophobicity, thermal stability, mechanical properties and water vapor barrier ability. Notably, this film exhibited potent bactericidal activity against foodborne pathogens based on functions of fast heating and instantaneous low temperature bactericidal (4 min, 55 ± 1 °C). The quasi-pasteurization efficacy and mechanism of films were explored. Moreover, this film was safe and can keep the "fresh-like" characteristics of the tangerines for 24 days. Therefore, a quasi-pasteurization strategy is provided in food preservation field.