Exploring Gelatin Film an Eco-Friendly Biomaterial: Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Applications

Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1 16
    By

    Nikita Bhardwaj,

  • Vijaya Majumdar,

  • Jaya Maitra,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Applied Chemistry, University School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Professor, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, University School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

This study explores the synthesis, characterization, and application of eco-friendly gelatin films, a sustainable and biodegradable biopolymer alternative to synthetic plastics. Synthesized via solution casting and characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, and TGA, these films demonstrated excellent molecular integrity and thickness-dependent properties, with higher gelatin concentrations leading to thicker films and delayed solubility. The research highlights their significant potential in removing diverse environmental pollutants, including dyes (methylene blue, methyl orange), CuSO₄, KMnO₄, and treating hard water. Adsorption efficiencies, quantified via UV-Vis spectrophotometry and titrimetric methods, showed over 80% removal within four hours, with data fitting both Freundlich (for metal ions) and Langmuir (for dyes, R² ≈ 1) isotherm models. Statistical validation via ANOVA confirmed consistent adsorption across metal ions, demonstrating non-significant variations. Despite their high efficacy, the films’ primary limitation was their solubility, restricting study duration to four hours, and future research will focus on cross-linking and biopolymer blending to enhance stability and durability, solidifying gelatin films as a promising, green solution for water purification.

Keywords: Adsorption, ANOVA, environment, film, gelatin, titration

[This article belongs to Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research ]

How to cite this article:
Nikita Bhardwaj, Vijaya Majumdar, Jaya Maitra. Exploring Gelatin Film an Eco-Friendly Biomaterial: Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Applications. Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research. 2026; 13(01):1-16.
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Nikita Bhardwaj, Vijaya Majumdar, Jaya Maitra. Exploring Gelatin Film an Eco-Friendly Biomaterial: Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Applications. Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research. 2026; 13(01):1-16. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jowppr/article=2026/view=237967


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Volume 13
Issue 01
Received 09/01/2026
Accepted 27/01/2026
Published 05/02/2026
Publication Time 27 Days
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