Abstract:Gelatin/chitin composite membranes were prepared by blending method. Tensile strength, elongation at break, water adsorption, WVP and SEM were used to characterize the samples prepared in different temperature. The results indicated that the tensile strength increased firstly and then decreased with graphite content increased. The tensile strength of the samples prepared at 35 ℃ (49 MPa~85 MPa) and -10 ℃ (23 MPa~40 MPa) were better than others. The elongation at break increased firstly and then decreased with graphite content increasing. The elongation at break of the samples prepared at 10 ℃ (70%~112%) and 0 ℃ (48%~110%) were better than others. The water absorption rate of the control sample increased faster than others. The water adsorption rate decreased with graphite content increased at the same temperature. WVP increased with temperature. For WVP, the graphite concentrations(0.5%、3%、5%)were better than others. For water solubility, the order of the temperature was 35 ℃ >25 ℃ >5 ℃ >15 ℃.