Efficient Fresh Lamp Light-Harvesting Films with the Self-Activating Continuous and Recyclable Bactericidal Ability for Ultrapersistent Freshness of Perishable Muscle Food

Abstract

A large quantity of perishable muscle food is being wasted due to harmful bacteria infestation during the sales and circulation each year and facing challenges. In this study, a self-activated bactericidal active film (PLA/g-C 3 N 4 @PCN-224) responsive to fresh lamp light was prepared, which showed excellent hydrophobicity, water vapor resistance, and thermal stability. Due to the synergistic effect between light-induced reactive oxygen species and the high specific surface area of g-C 3 N 4 @PCN-224, this film still maintains 99.99% bactericidal efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus after 10 days of continuous bactericidal activity test. The results of cell and hemolysis experiments indicated that the film was safe and nontoxic and can effectively preserve fresh pork for 7 days. Moreover, the film also exhibited a recyclable and efficient killing activity. A strategy for achieving ultrapersistent freshness of perishable muscle food was provided.