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Vigil-Cuate LK, Avila-Reyes SV, Camacho-Díaz BH, Hernández-Sánchez H, Osorio-Díaz P, Jiménez-Aparicio AR, Robert P, Arenas-Ocampo ML. Effect of Agavins and Agave Syrup Use in the Formulation of a Synbiotic Gelatin Gummy with Microcapsules of Saccharomyces Boulardii. Gels 2024; 10:299. [PMID: 38786216 PMCID: PMC11121532 DOI: 10.3390/gels10050299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Agavins are reserve carbohydrates found in agave plants; they present texture-modifying properties and prebiotic capacity by increasing the viability of the intestinal microbiota. Through its hydrolysis, agave syrup (AS) can be obtained and can be used as a sweetener in food matrices. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the variation in the content of agavins and AS on the physical, structural, and viability properties of Saccharomyces boulardii encapsulates incorporated into gelatin gummies. An RSM was used to obtain an optimized formulation of gelatin gummies. The properties of the gel in the gummy were characterized by a texture profile analysis and Aw. The humidity and sugar content were determined. A sucrose gummy was used as a control for the variable ranges. Alginate microcapsules containing S. boulardii were added to the optimized gummy formulation to obtain a synbiotic gummy. The viability of S. boulardii and changes in the structure of the alginate gel of the microcapsules in the synbiotic gummy were evaluated for 24 days by image digital analysis (IDA). The agavins and agave syrup significantly affected the texture properties (<1 N) and the Aw (>0.85). The IDA showed a change in the gel network and an increase in viability by confocal microscopy from day 18. The number of pores in the gel increased, but their size decreased with an increase in the number of S. boulardii cells. Agavins and cells alter the structure of capsules in gummies without affecting their viability.
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- Liliana K. Vigil-Cuate
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional-CEPROBI, Carretera Yautepec-Jojutla, Km.6 calle CEPROBI No.8, Colonia San Isidro, Yautepec C.P. 62730, Mexico; (L.K.V.-C.); (B.H.C.-D.); (P.O.-D.); (A.R.J.-A.)
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- CONAHCyT-Instituto Politécnico Nacional-CEPROBI, Carretera Yautepec-Jojutla, Km.6 calle CEPROBI No.8, Colonia San Isidro, Yautepec C.P. 62730, Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional-CEPROBI, Carretera Yautepec-Jojutla, Km.6 calle CEPROBI No.8, Colonia San Isidro, Yautepec C.P. 62730, Mexico; (L.K.V.-C.); (B.H.C.-D.); (P.O.-D.); (A.R.J.-A.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Mexico City C.P. 07738, Mexico;
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional-CEPROBI, Carretera Yautepec-Jojutla, Km.6 calle CEPROBI No.8, Colonia San Isidro, Yautepec C.P. 62730, Mexico; (L.K.V.-C.); (B.H.C.-D.); (P.O.-D.); (A.R.J.-A.)
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional-CEPROBI, Carretera Yautepec-Jojutla, Km.6 calle CEPROBI No.8, Colonia San Isidro, Yautepec C.P. 62730, Mexico; (L.K.V.-C.); (B.H.C.-D.); (P.O.-D.); (A.R.J.-A.)
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- Departamento de Ciencias de los Alimentos y Tecnología Química, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santos Dumont 964, Independencia, Santiago C.P. 8380494, Chile;
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional-CEPROBI, Carretera Yautepec-Jojutla, Km.6 calle CEPROBI No.8, Colonia San Isidro, Yautepec C.P. 62730, Mexico; (L.K.V.-C.); (B.H.C.-D.); (P.O.-D.); (A.R.J.-A.)
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Haraguchi R, Oishi Y, Narita T. Macroscopic Pattern Formation of Alginate Gels in a Two-Dimensional System. Gels 2023; 9:444. [PMID: 37367115 DOI: 10.3390/gels9060444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Macroscopic spatial patterns were formed in calcium alginate gels when a drop of a calcium nitrate solution was placed on the center of a sodium alginate solution on a petri dish. These patterns have been classified into two groups. One is multi-concentric rings consisting of alternating cloudy and transparent areas observed around the center of petri dishes. The other is streaks extending to the edge of the petri dish, which are formed to surround the concentric bands between the concentric bands and the petri dish edge. We have attempted to understand the origins of the pattern formations using the properties of phase separation and gelation. The distance between two adjacent concentric rings was roughly proportional to the distance from where the calcium nitrate solution was dropped. The proportional factor p increased exponentially for the inverse of the absolute temperature of the preparation. The p also depended on the concentration of alginate. The pattern characteristics in the concentric pattern agreed with those in the Liesegang pattern. The paths of radial streaks were disturbed at high temperatures. The length of these streaks shortened with increasing alginate concentration. The characteristics of the streaks were similar to those of crack patterns resulting from inhomogeneous shrinkage during drying.
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- Ryota Haraguchi
- Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Saga University, 1 Honjo, Saga 840-8502, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Saga University, 1 Honjo, Saga 840-8502, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Saga University, 1 Honjo, Saga 840-8502, Japan
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van der Sman R, van der Goot A. Hypotheses concerning structuring of extruded meat analogs. Curr Res Food Sci 2023; 6:100510. [PMID: 37275388 PMCID: PMC10236473 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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In this paper, we review the physicochemical phenomena occurring during the structuring processes in the manufacturing of plant-based meat analogs via high-moisture-extrusion (HME). After the initial discussion on the input materials, we discuss the hypotheses behind the physics of the functional tasks that can be defined for HME. For these hypotheses, we have taken a broader view than only the scientific literature on plant-based meat analogs but incorporated also literature from soft matter physics and patent literature. Many of these hypotheses remain to be proven. Hence, we hope that this overview will inspire researchers to fill the still-open knowledge gaps concerning the multiscale structure of meat analogs.
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- R.G.M. van der Sman
- Wageningen Food Biobased Research, the Netherlands
- Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University, the Netherlands
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Scott G, Awika JM. Effect of protein-starch interactions on starch retrogradation and implications for food product quality. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:2081-2111. [PMID: 36945176 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Starch retrogradation is a consequential part of food processing that greatly impacts the texture and acceptability of products containing both starch and proteins, but the effect of proteins on starch retrogradation has only recently been explored. With the increased popularity of plant-based proteins in recent years, incorporation of proteins into starch-based products is more commonplace. These formulation changes may have unforeseen effects on ingredient functionality and sensory outcomes of starch-containing products during storage, which makes the investigation of protein-starch interactions and subsequent impact on starch retrogradation and product quality essential. Protein can inhibit or promote starch retrogradation based on its exposed residues. Charged residues promote charge-dipole interactions between starch-bound phosphate and protein, hydrophobic groups restrict amylose release and reassociation, while hydrophilic groups impact water/molecular mobility. Covalent bonds (disulfide linkages) formed between proteins may enhance starch retrogradation, while glycosidic bonds formed between starch and protein during high-temperature processing may limit starch retrogradation. With these protein-starch interactions in mind, products can be formulated with proteins that enhance or delay textural changes in starch-containing products. Future work to understand the impact of starch-protein interactions on retrogradation should focus on integrating the fields of proteomics and carbohydrate chemistry. This interdisciplinary approach should result in better methods to characterize mechanisms of interaction between starch and proteins to optimize their food applications. This review provides useful interpretations of current literature characterizing the mechanistic effect of protein on starch retrogradation.
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- Gabrielle Scott
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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Mohammed MAP, Mokhtar MN, Wakisaka M. A viscoelastic cohesive zone model for starch-gluten interface to simulate dough deformation. FOOD STRUCTURE 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foostr.2022.100306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hellebois T, Gaiani C, Cambier S, Noo A, Soukoulis C. Exploration of the co-structuring and stabilising role of flaxseed gum in whey protein isolate based cryo-hydrogels. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 289:119424. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Mercer E, Usher SP, McAdam EJ, Stoner B, Bajón-Fernández Y. Rheological characterisation of synthetic and fresh faeces to inform on solids management strategies for non-sewered sanitation systems. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 300:113730. [PMID: 34537558 PMCID: PMC8542804 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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In order to obviate the economic issues associated with pit latrine emptying and transport such as high water additions and rheologically difficult sludge properties, the implications of prompt solid/liquid separation were investigated. This was achieved through rheological characterisation of fresh human faeces and synthetic faeces, and comparison with aged faecal sludges. Shear yield stress, thixotropy and post-shear structural recovery were characterised for a total solids (TS) concentration range of 5-35% total solids (TS) and stickiness yield stress was determined for concentrations up to 100% TS. Fresh faeces rheology proved to be favourable when compared to aged matrices, evidenced by a lower shear yield stress and higher gel point solids concentration, suggesting that aging could alter the physico-chemical properties of faecal sludge. Fresh and synthetic faeces exhibited similar shear thinning, thixotropic behaviour with the majority of structural breakdown occurring at a low shear rate of 10 s-1, and the extent increasing with higher solids concentrations. At 32% TS, fresh faeces shear yield stress was permanently reduced by 80%, suggesting that low shear pumping could reduce the energy demand required for faeces transport. The sticky phase, which represents the region to avoid faecal transport and mechanical drying processes, was identified to range from 30 to 50% TS, with 25% TS as ideal to commence dewatering processes. This also coincides with the average solids concentration of faeces, which is achievable by source separation. This study has identified that handling of fresh faeces as opposed to aged faecal sludges would result in economic and environmental benefits, with energy, water and labour savings.
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- Edwina Mercer
- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, 3010, Australia
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
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- Centre for WASH-AID, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, United States
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK.
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Abuhamdan RM, Al-Anati BH, Al Thaher Y, Shraideh ZA, Alkawareek MY, Abulateefeh SR. Aqueous core microcapsules as potential long-acting release systems for hydrophilic drugs. Int J Pharm 2021; 606:120926. [PMID: 34303818 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We have previously optimized the internal phase separation process to give rise to aqueous core microcapsules with polymeric shells composed of poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) or poly(lactide) (PLA). In this study, the ability of these microcapsules to act as controlled release platforms of the model hydrophilic drug phenobarbital sodium was tested. Furthermore, the effect of the initial amounts of drug and water added to the system during microcapsule synthesis was investigated. Finally, the effect of varying polymer properties such as end functionalities, molecular weights, and lactide to glycolide ratios, on the characteristics of the produced microcapsules was studied. This was done by utilizing seven different grades of the polyester polymers. It was demonstrated that, within certain limits, drug loading is nearly proportional to the initial amounts of drug and water. Furthermore, drug encapsulation studies demonstrated that ester termination and increases in polymeric molecular weight result in lower drug loading and encapsulation efficiency. Moreover, drug release studies demonstrated that ester termination, increases in molecular weight, and increases in the lactide to glycolide ratio all result in slower drug release; this grants the ability to tailor the drug release duration from a few days to several weeks. In conclusion, such minor variations in polymer characteristics and formulation composition can result in dramatic changes in the properties of the produced microcapsules. These changes can be fine-tuned to obtain desirable long-acting microcapsules capable of encapsulating a variety of hydrophilic drugs which can be used in a wide range of applications.
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia University, Amman 19392, Jordan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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Łojkowski M, Chlanda A, Choińska E, Swieszkowski W. Water vapor induced self-assembly of islands/honeycomb structure by secondary phase separation in polystyrene solution with bimodal molecular weight distribution. Sci Rep 2021; 11:13299. [PMID: 34168207 PMCID: PMC8225630 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92594-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The formation of complex structures in thin films is of interest in many fields. Segregation of polymer chains of different molecular weights is a well-known process. However, here, polystyrene with bimodal molecular weight distribution, but no additional chemical modification was used. It was proven that at certain conditions, the phase separation occurred between two fractions of bimodal polystyrene/methyl ethyl ketone solution. The films were prepared by spin-coating, and the segregation between polystyrene phases was investigated by force spectroscopy. Next, water vapour induced secondary phase separation was investigated. The introduction of moist airflow induced the self-assembly of the lower molecular weight into islands and the heavier fraction into a honeycomb. As a result, an easy, fast, and effective method of obtaining island/honeycomb morphologies was demonstrated. The possible mechanisms of the formation of such structures were discussed.
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- Maciej Łojkowski
- Faculty of Material Sciences and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland.
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technology CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Faculty of Material Sciences and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Chemical Synthesis and Flake Graphene, Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, Aleja Lotników 32/46, 02-668, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Material Sciences and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Material Sciences and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507, Warsaw, Poland.
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Wang H, Qian T, Xu X. Onsager's variational principle in active soft matter. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:3634-3653. [PMID: 33480912 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm02076a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Onsagers variational principle (OVP) was originally proposed by Lars Onsager in 1931 [L. Onsager, Phys. Rev., 1931, 37, 405]. This fundamental principle provides a very powerful tool for formulating thermodynamically consistent models. It can also be employed to find approximate solutions, especially in the study of soft matter dynamics. In this work, OVP is extended and applied to the dynamic modeling of active soft matter such as suspensions of bacteria and aggregates of animal cells. We first extend the general formulation of OVP to active matter dynamics where active forces are included as external non-conservative forces. We then use OVP to analyze the directional motion of individual active units: a molecular motor walking on a stiff biofilament and a toy two-sphere microswimmer. Next we use OVP to formulate a diffuse-interface model for an active polar droplet on a solid substrate. In addition to the generalized hydrodynamic equations for active polar fluids in the bulk region, we have also derived thermodynamically consistent boundary conditions. Finally, we consider the dynamics of a thin active polar droplet under the lubrication approximation. We use OVP to derive a generalized thin film equation and then employ OVP as an approximation tool to find the spreading laws for the thin active polar droplet. By incorporating the activity of biological systems into OVP, we develop a general approach to construct thermodynamically consistent models for better understanding the emergent behaviors of individual animal cells and cell aggregates or tissues.
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- Haiqin Wang
- Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 32000, Israel
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Jia TZ, Wang PH, Niwa T, Mamajanov I. Connecting primitive phase separation to biotechnology, synthetic biology, and engineering. J Biosci 2021; 46:79. [PMID: 34373367 PMCID: PMC8342986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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One aspect of the study of the origins of life focuses on how primitive chemistries assembled into the first cells on Earth and how these primitive cells evolved into modern cells. Membraneless droplets generated from liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) are one potential primitive cell-like compartment; current research in origins of life includes study of the structure, function, and evolution of such systems. However, the goal of primitive LLPS research is not simply curiosity or striving to understand one of life's biggest unanswered questions, but also the possibility to discover functions or structures useful for application in the modern day. Many applicational fields, including biotechnology, synthetic biology, and engineering, utilize similar phaseseparated structures to accomplish specific functions afforded by LLPS. Here, we briefly review LLPS applied to primitive compartment research and then present some examples of LLPS applied to biomolecule purification, drug delivery, artificial cell construction, waste and pollution management, and flavor encapsulation. Due to a significant focus on similar functions and structures, there appears to be much for origins of life researchers to learn from those working on LLPS in applicational fields, and vice versa, and we hope that such researchers can start meaningful cross-disciplinary collaborations in the future.
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- Tony Z Jia
- Earth-Life Science Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-IE-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8550 Japan
- Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, 1001 4th Ave., Suite 3201, Seattle, Washington 98154 USA
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- Earth-Life Science Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-IE-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8550 Japan
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Central University, Zhongli Dist, 300 Zhongda Rd, Taoyuan City, 32001 Taiwan
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- Cell Biology Center, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Nagatsuta-cho 4259, Midori-ku, Yokohama, 226-8503 Japan
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- Earth-Life Science Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-IE-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8550 Japan
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Da Vela S, Begam N, Dyachok D, Schäufele RS, Matsarskaia O, Braun MK, Girelli A, Ragulskaya A, Mariani A, Zhang F, Schreiber F. Interplay between Glass Formation and Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation Revealed by the Scattering Invariant. J Phys Chem Lett 2020; 11:7273-7278. [PMID: 32787309 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c02110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The interplay of the glass transition with liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a subject of intense debate. We use the scattering invariant Q to probe how approaching the glass transition affects the shape of LLPS boundaries in the temperature/volume fraction plane. Two protein systems featuring kinetic arrest with a lower and an upper critical solution temperature phase behavior, respectively, are studied varying the quench depth. Using Q we noninvasively identify system-dependent differences for the effect of glass formation on the LLPS boundary. The glassy dense phase appears to enter the coexistence region for the albumin-YCl3 system, whereas it follows the equilibrium binodal for the γ-globulin-PEG system.
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- Stefano Da Vela
- Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 6 rue Jules Horowitz, F-38043 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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- Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Ly DQ, Makatsoris C. Effects of the homopolymer molecular weight on a diblock copolymer in a 3D spherical confinement. BMC Chem 2019; 13:24. [PMID: 31384773 PMCID: PMC6661751 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-019-0541-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The morphologies of a diblock copolymer spherically confined within a homopolymer were investigated by using the static self-consistent field theory method. A homogeneous A-B diblock copolymer sphere was surrounded by a homopolymer C. Upon changing the diblock volume fraction, homopolymer molecular weight and the interaction between the copolymer and its surrounding environment, different morphologies of the sphere were observed. Our calculations confirmed that when the homopolymer molecular weight was high a complete macrophase separation between the copolymer and the homopolymer was obtained. However, when the homopolymer molecular weight was low the homopolymer penetrated into the copolymer microdomains, diluting the diblock copolymer and reduced the interaction between the diblock copolymer segments and hence preventing them from segregating.
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- Dung Q. Ly
- School of Physical Sciences and Computing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- School of Aerospace, Transportation and Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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Multi-Step Concanavalin A Phase Separation and Early-Stage Nucleation Monitored Via Dynamic and Depolarized Light Scattering. CRYSTALS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst9120620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Protein phase separation and protein liquid cluster formation have been observed and analysed in protein crystallization experiments and, in recent years, have been reported more frequently, especially in studies related to membraneless organelles and protein cluster formation in cells. A detailed understanding about the phase separation process preceding liquid dense cluster formation will elucidate what has, so far, been poorly understood—despite intracellular crowding and phase separation being very common processes—and will also provide more insights into the early events of in vitro protein crystallization. In this context, the phase separation and crystallization kinetics of concanavalin A were analysed in detail, which applies simultaneous dynamic light scattering and depolarized dynamic light scattering to obtain insights into metastable intermediate states between the soluble phase and the crystalline form. A multi-step mechanism was identified for ConA phase separation, according to the resultant ACF decay, acquired after an increase in the concentration of the crowding agent until a metastable ConA gel intermediate between the soluble and final crystalline phases was observed. The obtained results also revealed that ConA is trapped in a macromolecular network due to short-range intermolecular protein interactions and is unable to transform back into a non-ergodic solution.
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Abulateefeh SR, Al-Adhami GK, Alkawareek MY, Alkilany AM. Controlling the internal morphology of aqueous core-PLGA shell microcapsules: promoting the internal phase separation via alcohol addition. Pharm Dev Technol 2019; 24:671-679. [DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2018.1558238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Le Ferrand H, Duchamp M, Gabryelczyk B, Cai H, Miserez A. Time-Resolved Observations of Liquid–Liquid Phase Separation at the Nanoscale Using in Situ Liquid Transmission Electron Microscopy. J Am Chem Soc 2019; 141:7202-7210. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b03083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Hortense Le Ferrand
- Biological and Biomimetic Material Laboratory and Center for Biomimetic Sensor Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 637553
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- Laboratory for in Situ & Operando Electron Nanoscopy, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 637371
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- Biological and Biomimetic Material Laboratory and Center for Biomimetic Sensor Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 637553
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- Biological and Biomimetic Material Laboratory and Center for Biomimetic Sensor Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 637553
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- Biological and Biomimetic Material Laboratory and Center for Biomimetic Sensor Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 637553
- School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637551
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Abulateefeh SR, Alkawareek MY, Alkilany AM. Tunable sustained release drug delivery system based on mononuclear aqueous core-polymer shell microcapsules. Int J Pharm 2019; 558:291-298. [PMID: 30641178 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) and poly(d,l-lactide) (PLA) polymers were used successfully in the preparation of polymer shell microcapsules with mononuclear aqueous cores by the internal phase separation method. These microcapsules were prepared with varying amounts of polymer and water and loaded with fluorescein sodium as a model water soluble drug. Evaluation of drug loading and encapsulation efficiency reveals an optimum polymer to water ratio of around 1:3. Prepared PLGA and PLA microcapsules exhibit sustained drug release over 7 and 49 days, respectively. Drug release from both microcapsule types follow zero order kinetics over the first 90% release. Further tuning of release rate is found possible by preparing microcapsules with mixtures of PLGA and PLA polymers at varying ratios. These results suggest that aqueous core-PLGA and PLA microcapsules would be promising platforms for a wide range of sustained drug delivery systems for many hydrophilic drugs.
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Photo-polymerization induced viscoelastic phase separation of trimethylolpropane triacrylate/poly (styrene-co-methyl methacrylate) blends. POLYMER 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2018.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Joardder MUH, Kumar C, Karim MA. Prediction of porosity of food materials during drying: Current challenges and directions. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2017; 58:2896-2907. [PMID: 28718662 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2017.1345852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Pore formation in food samples is a common physical phenomenon observed during dehydration processes. The pore evolution during drying significantly affects the physical properties and quality of dried foods. Therefore, it should be taken into consideration when predicting transport processes in the drying sample. Characteristics of pore formation depend on the drying process parameters, product properties and processing time. Understanding the physics of pore formation and evolution during drying will assist in accurately predicting the drying kinetics and quality of food materials. Researchers have been trying to develop mathematical models to describe the pore formation and evolution during drying. In this study, existing porosity models are critically analysed and limitations are identified. Better insight into the factors affecting porosity is provided, and suggestions are proposed to overcome the limitations. These include considerations of process parameters such as glass transition temperature, sample temperature, and variable material properties in the porosity models. Several researchers have proposed models for porosity prediction of food materials during drying. However, these models are either very simplistic or empirical in nature and failed to consider relevant significant factors that influence porosity. In-depth understanding of characteristics of the pore is required for developing a generic model of porosity. A micro-level analysis of pore formation is presented for better understanding, which will help in developing an accurate and generic porosity model.
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- Mohammad U H Joardder
- a Faculty of Engineering and Science , Queensland University of Technology , Brisbane, Queensland 4001 , Australia.,b Department of Mechanical Engineering , Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology , Bangladesh
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- a Faculty of Engineering and Science , Queensland University of Technology , Brisbane, Queensland 4001 , Australia
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- a Faculty of Engineering and Science , Queensland University of Technology , Brisbane, Queensland 4001 , Australia
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Preziosi V, Perazzo A, Tomaiuolo G, Pipich V, Danino D, Paduano L, Guido S. Flow-induced nanostructuring of gelled emulsions. SOFT MATTER 2017; 13:5696-5703. [PMID: 28744531 DOI: 10.1039/c7sm00646b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Although the phase behavior of emulsions has been thoroughly investigated, the effect of flow on emulsion morphology, which is relevant for many applications, is far from being fully elucidated. Here, we investigate an emulsion based on two common nonionic surfactants in a range of water concentration where complex and diverse microstructures are found at rest, such as multilamellar and bicontinuous phases. In spite of such complexity, once subjected to shear flow, all the emulsions investigated are characterized by thinning filaments which eventually break up into a concentrated suspension of micro-sized water-based droplets dispersed in a continuous oil phase. The so-formed droplets tend to align in string-like structures. The emulsions exhibit a yield stress, whose value can be estimated by the plug-core velocity profiles in pressure-driven capillary flow, thus providing evidence of weakly attractive interdroplet interactions. The latter are consistent with droplet clustering and percolation observed at rest. These results can also be relevant to the flow behavior of other liquid-liquid systems, such as polymer blends, where the flow-induced microstructure is under debate as well.
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- Valentina Preziosi
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Napoli Federico II, 80125 Napoli, Italy.
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Gidituri H, Anand DV, Vedantam S, Panchagnula MV. Dissipative particle dynamics study of phase separation in binary fluid mixtures in periodic and confined domains. J Chem Phys 2017; 147:074703. [PMID: 28830165 DOI: 10.1063/1.4999096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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We investigate the phase separation behavior of binary mixtures in two-dimensional periodic and confined domains using dissipative particle dynamics. Two canonical problems of fluid mechanics are considered for the confined domains: square cavity with no-slip walls and lid-driven cavity with one driven wall. The dynamics is studied for both weakly and strongly separating mixtures and different area fractions. The phase separation process is analyzed using the structure factor and the total interface length. The dynamics of phase separation in the square cavity and lid-driven cavity are observed to be significantly slower when compared to the dynamics in the periodic domain. The presence of the no-slip walls and the inertial effects significantly influences the separation dynamics. Finally, we show that the growth exponent for the strongly separating case is invariant to changes in the inter-species repulsion parameter.
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- Harinadha Gidituri
- Department of Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Department of Engineering Design, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Department of Engineering Design, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Department of Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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Luo H, Xiao Z, Chen Y, Niu Y, Li G. Phase separation kinetics and rheological behavior of Poly(ethylene oxide)/ionic liquid mixtures with large dynamic asymmetry. POLYMER 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bouttes D, Gouillart E, Vandembroucq D. Topological Symmetry Breaking in Viscous Coarsening. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2016; 117:145702. [PMID: 27740817 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.117.145702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The crucial role of hydrodynamic pinch-off instabilities is evidenced in the coarsening stage of viscous liquids. The phase separation of a barium borosilicate glass melt is studied by in situ synchrotron tomography at high temperature. The high viscosity contrast between the less viscous phase and the more viscous phase induces a topological symmetry breaking: capillary breakups occur preferentially in the less viscous phase. As a result, contrasting morphologies are obtained in the two phases. This symmetry breaking is illustrated on three different glass compositions, corresponding to different volume fractions of the two phases. In particular, a fragmentation phenomenon, reminiscent of the end-pinching mechanism proposed by Stone and co-workers is evidenced in the less viscous phase.
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- David Bouttes
- Laboratoire PMMH, UMR 7636 CNRS/ESPCI Paris/Université Pierre et Marie Curie/Université Paris Diderot, PSL Research University, 10 rue Vauquelin, 75231 Paris cedex 05, France
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- Surface du Verre et Interfaces, UMR 125 CNRS/Saint-Gobain, 93303 Aubervilliers, France
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- Laboratoire PMMH, UMR 7636 CNRS/ESPCI Paris/Université Pierre et Marie Curie/Université Paris Diderot, PSL Research University, 10 rue Vauquelin, 75231 Paris cedex 05, France
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Renna LA, Boyle CJ, Gehan TS, Venkataraman D. Polymer Nanoparticle Assemblies: A Versatile Route to Functional Mesostructures. Macromolecules 2015. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5b00375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Lawrence A. Renna
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303, United States
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Cao Y, Wang L, Zhang K, Fang Y, Nishinari K, Phillips GO. Mapping the Complex Phase Behaviors of Aqueous Mixtures of κ-Carrageenan and Type B Gelatin. J Phys Chem B 2015; 119:9982-92. [PMID: 26147592 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.5b05002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We report a detailed and complete phase diagram for an aqueous mixture of oppositely charged gelling biopolymers, type B gelatin and κ-carrageenan (KC) at pH 7.0. The phase diagram is studied in the ionic strength-temperature coordinate by means of turbidity, rheological and differential scanning calorimetric measurements, and macroscopic phase compositional analysis. Seven phase regions are identified, including (I) compatible region, (II) electrostatically induced associative phase separation (EIAPS) region, (III) hydrogen bonding induced associative phase separation (HBIAPS) region, (IV) coexistence of EIAPS and HBIAPS, (V) segregative phase separation (SPS) region, (VI) coexistence of HBIAPS and SPS, and (VII) SPS trapped by gelation. The HBIAPS reported for the first time here is attributed to the extensive hydrogen bonding formation between gelatin and KC above their conformational transition temperatures, as probed by addition of urea and methylene blue as well as by 2D (1)H-(1)H NOESY NMR. NaCl is found to have dual effects on HBIAPS. The electrostatic complexation at lower ionic strength facilitates the formation of hydrogen bonds between gelatin and KC and hence the HBIAPS. It is believed that the local structural arrangement of gelatin molecules or the change in local solvent environment prior to triple helix formation during cooling enables the formation of hydrogen bonds with KC.
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- Yiping Cao
- †Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Light Industry, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- †Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Light Industry, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- †Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Light Industry, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.,‡Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Industrial Fermentation, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- †Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Light Industry, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.,‡Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Industrial Fermentation, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- †Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Light Industry, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.,‡Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Industrial Fermentation, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- †Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Light Industry, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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Wang Z, Yu W, Zhou C. Preparation of polyethylene microporous membranes with high water permeability from thermally induced multiple phase transitions. POLYMER 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2014.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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van Opheusden JHJ, Molenaar J. Phase segregation through transient network formation in a binary particle suspension in simple shear: application to dough. PHYSICAL REVIEW. E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS 2014; 89:042305. [PMID: 24827249 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.89.042305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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In this paper we describe a viscoelastic type of phase separation in a simulated binary fluid with a sticky and an inert component, without any external gradients. Phase segregation under simple shear occurs due to transient network formation of the sticky component, expelling the inert particles from the network. When model parameters are adjusted to reduce network formation and rearrangement, the segregation effect is significantly smaller or absent. The behavior is independent of shear rate; segregation increases mainly with shear strain. The model is applied to wheat dough. Recent experiments have shown that prolonged shear flow of wheat dough can even give macroscopic segregation.
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- Joost H J van Opheusden
- Biometris, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Methods, Wageningen University, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Biometris, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Methods, Wageningen University, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Hu Z, Zhang J, Wang H, Li T, Liu Z, Yu Y. Dual effects of mesoscopic fillers on the polyethersulfone modified cyanate ester: enhanced viscoelastic effect and mechanical properties. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra06808d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Enlarging the filler content and decreasing the filler size contribute to enhancing both viscoelastic effect and mechanical property of polyethersulfone modified cyanate system.
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- Zhongnan Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Department of Macromolecular Science
- Fudan University
- Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Department of Macromolecular Science
- Fudan University
- Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Department of Macromolecular Science
- Fudan University
- Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Department of Macromolecular Science
- Fudan University
- Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Department of Macromolecular Science
- Fudan University
- Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Department of Macromolecular Science
- Fudan University
- Shanghai, China
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Xavier P, Sharma K, Elayaraja K, Vasu KS, Sood AK, Bose S. Reduced graphene oxide induced phase miscibility in polystyrene–poly(vinyl methyl ether) blends. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra46902f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Xia T, Huang Y, Jiang X, Li Y, Wang X, Li G. Phase morphology map in LCST-type polymer blends with dynamical asymmetry under different quench depths. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra05478d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A brittle-to-ductile transition in the phase morphology is found in dynamically asymmetric PS/PVME blend with increasing quench depth.
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- Tian Xia
- College of Material Science and Engineering
- Chongqing University of Technology
- Chongqing 400050, China
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering
- Chongqing University of Technology
- Chongqing 400050, China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering
- Chongqing University of Technology
- Chongqing 400050, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu, China
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Modeling cooking of chicken meat in industrial tunnel ovens with the Flory–Rehner theory. Meat Sci 2013; 95:940-57. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2013] [Revised: 03/25/2013] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Dickinson E. Structure and rheology of colloidal particle gels: insight from computer simulation. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2013; 199-200:114-27. [PMID: 23916723 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2013.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2013] [Revised: 07/08/2013] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A particle gel is a network of aggregated colloidal particles with soft solid-like mechanical properties. Its structural and rheological properties, and the kinetics of its formation, are dependent on the sizes and shapes of the constituent particles, the volume fraction of the particles, and the nature of the interactions between the particles before, during and after gelation. Particle gels may be permanent or transient depending on whether the colloidal forces between the aggregating particles lead to irreversible bonding or weak reversible interactions. With short-range reversible interactions, network formation is typically associated with phase separation or kinetic arrest due to particle crowding. Much existing knowledge has been derived from computer simulations of idealized model systems containing spherical particles interacting with well-defined pair potentials. The status of current progress is reviewed here by summarizing the underlying methodology and key findings from a range of simulation approaches: Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics, Brownian dynamics, Stokesian dynamics, dissipative particle dynamics, multiparticle collision dynamics, and fluid particle dynamics. Then it is described how the technique of Brownian dynamics simulation, in particular, has provided detailed insight into how different kinds of bonding and weak reversible interactions can affect the aggregate fractal structure, the percolation behaviour, and the small-deformation rheological properties of network-forming colloidal systems. A significant ongoing development has been the establishment and testing of efficient algorithms that are able to capture the subtle dynamic structuring effects that arise from effects of interparticle hydrodynamic interactions. This has led to an appreciation recently of the potentially important role of these particle-particle hydrodynamic effects in controlling the evolving morphology of simulated colloidal aggregates and in defining the location of the sol-gel phase boundary.
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Zhao S, Chen F, Zhao C, Huang Y, Dong JY, Han CC. Interpenetrating network formation in isotactic polypropylene/graphene composites. POLYMER 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2013.04.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kubo Y, Yokoyama Y, Tanaka S. Finger-like pattern formation in dilute surfactant pentaethylene glycol monododecyl ether solutions. J Chem Phys 2013; 138:134901. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4798654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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