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- Two polysaccharides, gum arabic (GA) and sodium alginate (SA), were combined with whey protein concentrate (WPC) to create bio-based films, exploring different ratios and heat treatments.
- The study found that SA/WPC systems had stronger viscosity and better mechanical properties compared to GA/WPC systems, particularly after thermal treatment.
- The findings highlight how varying the composition and treatment of these materials can lead to films with customized qualities, useful for various applications.
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Two polysaccharides (PS), gum arabic (GA) and sodium alginate (SA), and whey protein concentrate (WPC) were used to design bio-based films at two ratios (R 1:2 and 1:3). The effects of PS, R and WPC thermal treatment (unheated vs. aggregate) were determined on films characteristics. Film-forming dispersions were tested using different complementary techniques: UV-Vis spectroscopy, electrophoretic mobility, bulk rheology and confocal microscopy. PS exhibited weak associations with proteins. However, this behavior was more significative in SA/WPC systems. Rheological and optical characteristics of filmogenic suspensions were influenced by PS, R and WPC heat treatment. Apparent viscosity values for SA/WPC systems were 80-250 times higher than the ones obtained for GA/WPC systems. Furthermore, thickness, moisture absorption, contact angle and mechanical properties were also affected by the film design factors. GA/WPC-aggregates films showed lesser moisture absorption; however, they have higher surface polarity than those made with SA/WPC-aggregates. Moreover, SA/WPC-aggregates systems provided stronger films in comparison with the GA/WPC-aggregates ones. In addition, mechanical properties were also affected by R and WPC treatment. It was observed that denatured WPC and 1:3 R produced weaker mechanical features. Results provide useful information for the design of bio-based mixed films with tailor-made properties.
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