Development of Aloe Vera-Green Banana Saba-Curcumin Composite Film for Colorimetric Detection of Ferrum (II)

This study was performed to develop and characterize a bio-film composed of Aloe vera ( Aloe barbadensis ), green banana Saba ( Musa acuminata x balbisiana ), and curcumin for the detection of Fe 2+ ions. Cross-linking interaction between banana starch-aloe vera gel and banana starch-curcumin enhanced l the sensing performance of the composite film towards divalent metal ions of Fe 2+ . The morphological structure of the Aloe vera-banana starch-curcumin composite revealed a smooth and compact surface without cracks and some heterogeneity when observed under Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).... Mehr ...