流变学
化学工程
纳米颗粒
表面张力
乳清蛋白
材料科学
动态力学分析
接触角
化学
纤维
相(物质)
润湿
分离乳清蛋白粉
聚合物
色谱法
复合材料
有机化学
工程类
物理
量子力学
作者
Hong Lin,Sihan Fu,Chun Hu,Weinong Zhang,Junbo He
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129948
摘要
In present study, we characterized the formation, interfacial rheology, and storage stability of emulsions stabilized by microendosperm maize-derived zein (M-Zein)/whey protein isolate fiber (WPIF) nanoparticles. Microendosperm maize is a newly developed, oleic acid-rich oilseed resource. Recent research has shown that M-Zein possesses unique hydrophobic properties. Combining it with WPIF may enhance its performance as a stabilizer. Optimization of weight ratios for M-Zein/WPIF composites, guided by particle size analysis, fluorescence spectroscopy, three-phase contact angle (θ), and interfacial rheological analysis, revealed that a 4: 6 mass ratio at pH 7 yielded favorable wettability (θ = 91.2°). Interfacial rheology analysis showed that the combination of WPIF reduced M-Zein's interfacial tension to 7.2 mN/m and 36.7 mN/m at oil-water and air-water interfaces, respectively. The M-Zein/WPIF complex exhibited an elastic protein layer at the oil-water interface. Further investigations into nanoparticle concentration, oil phase volume, and pH revealed that emulsions containing 3 % nanoparticles (w/w), 50 % oil phase volume, and pH 7 showed the best storage stability. This research highlights the development of M-Zein/WPIF composited nanoparticles with superior storage stability and interfacial rheology. Additionally, it introduces a novel application for M-Zein, which elevates the value proposition of microendosperm maize.
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