Influence of filler content on free volumes structure and gas transport properties of biopolymer nanocomposites

Brusa, R. S.; Checchetto, R.; Egger, Werner

doi:10.1063/1.5135848

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“…However, we could find no assessment of the effect of CNF on the oxygen barrier of microcapsules. Since CNF has a relatively small fibre size, it may fill free volume spaces located within the microstructure of the microcapsules (Brusa et al ., 2019). Also, the semi‐crystalline nature of spray‐dried CNF may improve the oxygen barrier of the microcapsules, as the crystalline segments of CNF are impermeable to oxygen (Löbmann & Svagan, 2017).…”

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Improving the oxygen barrier of microcapsules using cellulose nanofibres

Kak

Parhi

Rasco

et al. 2021

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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Summary In this study, the oxygen barrier and physical properties of two maltodextrin/gum Arabic (MD/GA) (3:1 w/w) microcapsules with dextrose equivalence (DE) 26 and 6 were assessed with or without the incorporation of cellulose nanofibres (CNF). The oxygen diffusion coefficient (Deff) was between 10.6 × 10−15 m2 s−1 and 17.3 × 10−15 m2 s−1 for all microcapsules. The addition of CNF improved the oxygen barrier of MD/GA microcapsules. The incorporation of CNF did not significantly impact Tg due to the low quantity of CNF present in the microcapsules. Wettability was higher in CNF incorporated microcapsules, and dispersibility was lower only for microcapsules with maltodextrin of DE 26. Spray‐dried microcapsules exhibited poor flowability and high cohesiveness due to the moisture content (2.0–2.5%) of the powders. The results suggest that incorporation of CNF can increase the oxygen barrier of MD/GA microcapsules which may lead to better oxidative stability of micronutrients incorporated in the microcapsules.

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