Microencapsulation of sesame seed oil by tamarind seed mucilage.

Tamarind seed mucilage (TSM) was evaluated as a novel wall material for microencapsulation of sesame oil (SO) by spray-drying method. Wall material:core ratios of 1:1 (M1) and 1:2 (M2) were considered, and the corresponding physical and flow properties, thermal stability, functional groups composition, morphology, encapsulation efficiency, and oxidative stability were evaluated. Powder of M1 and M2 microcapsules exhibited free-flowing characteristics.

Effect of chia mucilage addition on oxidation and release kinetics of lemon essential oil microencapsulated using mesquite gum - Chia mucilage mixtures.

Lemon essential oil (LEO) emulsions were prepared using mesquite gum (MG) - chia mucilage (CM) mixtures (90-10 and 80-20 MG-CM weight ratios) and MG as control sample, LEO emulsions were thenspray dried for obtaining the respective microcapsules.LEO emulsions were analyzed by mean droplet size and apparent viscosity, while microcapsules were characterized through mean particle size, morphology, volatile oil retention (≤51.5%), encapsulation efficiency (≥96.

Rheological properties of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) seed mucilage obtained by spray-drying as a novel source of hydrocolloid.

Tamarind seed mucilage (TSM) was extracted and obtained by spray drying. The power law model well described the rheological behavior of the TSM dispersions with determination coefficients R higher than 0.93.

Solvent effect in the polyethylene recovery from multilayer postconsumer aseptic packaging.

Polyethylene films were separated and recovered from polyethylene-aluminum composites derived from recycling multilayer postconsumer aseptic packaging. A brief study about the separation process by dissolving PE-aluminum (PE-Al) composites into a series of organic solvents with a combination of time and temperature is presented. Through this procedure, 56% polyethylene is recovered from this kind of composites in optimized conditions.

Isoreticular metal-organic frameworks and their membranes with enhanced crack resistance and moisture stability by surfactant-assisted drying.

Here we report a new strategy that can not only prevent the formation of cracks and fractures in the crystals and films of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) but also substantially enhance their stability with respect to moisture. It involves the addition of surfactants during a drying process. Surfactants reduce interfacial tension, thereby repressing the formation of fractures and cracks during the final drying process.

Synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate framework films and membranes with controlled microstructures.

Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are hybrid organic-inorganic microporous materials that exhibit zeolite-like structures and can be synthesized with a wide range of pore sizes and chemical functionality. ZIFs as thin films and membranes are of interest for their applications in sensors and gas separation. Here, we report a method for ZIF film and membrane fabrication, based on support surface modification and in situ solvothermal growth, which has potential for general application to other ZIF membranes.