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Controlling oleogel crystallization using ultrasonic standing waves.


ABSTRACT: Oleogels are lipid-based soft materials composed of large fractions of oil (>?85%) developed as saturated and hydrogenated fat substitutes to reduce cardiovascular diseases caused by obesity. Promising oleogels are unstable during storage, and to improve their stability careful control of the crystalline network is necessary. However, this is unattainable with state-of-the-art technologies. We employ ultrasonic standing wave (USSW) fields to modify oleogel structure. During crystallization, the growing crystals move towards the US-SW nodal planes. Homogeneous, dense bands of microcrystals form independently of oleogelator type, concentration, and cooling rate. The thickness of these bands is proportional to the USSW wavelength. These new structures act as physical barriers in reducing the migration kinetics of a liposoluble colorant compared to statically crystallized oleogels. These results may extend beyond oleogels to potentially be used wherever careful control of the crystallization process and final structure of a system is needed, such as in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries.

SUBMITTER: Valoppi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7468300 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Controlling oleogel crystallization using ultrasonic standing waves.

Valoppi Fabio F   Salmi Ari A   Ratilainen Miika M   Barba Luisa L   Puranen Tuomas T   Tommiska Oskari O   Helander Petteri P   Heikkilä Jesse J   Haeggström Edward E  

Scientific reports 20200902 1


Oleogels are lipid-based soft materials composed of large fractions of oil (> 85%) developed as saturated and hydrogenated fat substitutes to reduce cardiovascular diseases caused by obesity. Promising oleogels are unstable during storage, and to improve their stability careful control of the crystalline network is necessary. However, this is unattainable with state-of-the-art technologies. We employ ultrasonic standing wave (USSW) fields to modify oleogel structure. During crystallization, the  ...[more]

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