Fabrication and functional application of zein-based core-shell structures: A review

Han, Lingyu, Shu, Junzhe, Jones, Kevin L, Yang, Jixin, Zhai, Ruiyi, Cao, Jijuan and Hu, Bing (2024) Fabrication and functional application of zein-based core-shell structures: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 272 (1). ISSN 0141-8130

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Abstract

Core-shell structures exhibit a number of distinct absorptive properties that make them attractive tools for use in a range of industrial contexts including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food/agriculture. Several recent studies have focused on the development and fabrication of zein-based core-shell structures for a range of functional material deliveries. However, no recent review article has evaluated the fabrication of such core-shell structures for food-based applications. In this paper, we therefore survey current approaches to fabricating different zein-based platforms including particles, fibers, films, and hydrogels that have appeared in a variety of functionally relevant applications. In addition, we highlight certain challenges and future research directions in this field, thereby providing a novel perspective on zein-based core-shell structures.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Zein, Core-shell, Microscopic structure, Encapsulation
Divisions:	Applied Science, Computing and Engineering
Depositing User:	Hayley Dennis
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2024 11:59
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2024 11:59
URI:	https://glyndwr.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18172

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