Investigating dose rate effects and reactive species formation in irradiated multilayer films – part 2 PE/EVOH/PE

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of gamma rays, X-rays, and electron beam irradiation on PE/EVOH/PE multilayer films focusing on how dose rate influences polymer modifications and the formation of reactive species like peroxides and methionine sulfoxide from methionine solution, which can affect protein stability. Using advanced analytical techniques such as electron spin resonance (ESR) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the study measures radical formation and methionine oxidation. Results indicate that post-irradiation ageing and contact time with methionine significantly affect methionine sulfoxide levels, while the impact of dose rate varies by irradiation technology. Oxidation of methionine solution in contact with irradiated film remains similar whatever gamma, X-ray and e-beam technologies are used to irradiate the film.