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Preparation and characterization of whey protein isolate films reinforced with porous silica coated titania nanoparticles
Journal of Food Engineering
  • Dattatreya M. Kadam, Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology
  • Mahendra Thunga, Iowa State University
  • Sheng Wang, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
  • Michael R. Kessler, Iowa State University
  • David A. Grewell, Iowa State University
  • Buddhi P. Lamsal, Iowa State University
  • Chenxu Yu, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
7-1-2013
DOI
10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.01.046
Abstract

Whey protein isolate (WPI) films embedded with TiO2@@SiO2 (porous silica (SiO2) coated titania (TiO2)) nanoparticles for improved mechanical properties were prepared by solution casting. A WPI solution of 1.5 wt% TiO2@@SiO2 nanoparticles was subjected to sonication at amplitudes of 0, 16, 80 and 160 μm prior to casting in order to improve the film forming properties of protein and to obtain a uniform distribution of nanoparticles in the WPI films. The physical and mechanical properties of the films were determined by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and tensile testing. Water vapor permeability (WVP) measurements revealed that the water vapor transmission rates are slightly influenced by sonication conditions and nanoparticle loading. The DMA results showed that, at high sonication levels, addition of nanoparticles prevented protein agglomeration. The thermal stability of the materials revealed the presence of 3–4 degradation stages in oxidizing the protein films. The addition of nanoparticles strengthens the WPI film, as evidenced by tensile stress analysis. Sonication improved nanoparticle distribution in film matrix; such films can potentially become effective packaging materials to enhance food quality and safety.

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This is a manuscript of an article published as Kadam, Dattatreya M., Mahendra Thunga, Sheng Wang, Michael R. Kessler, David Grewell, Buddhi Lamsal, and Chenxu Yu. "Preparation and characterization of whey protein isolate films reinforced with porous silica coated titania nanoparticles." Journal of Food Engineering 117, no. 1 (2013): 133-140. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.01.046. Posted with permission.

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Elsevier Ltd.
Language
en
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Citation Information
Dattatreya M. Kadam, Mahendra Thunga, Sheng Wang, Michael R. Kessler, et al.. "Preparation and characterization of whey protein isolate films reinforced with porous silica coated titania nanoparticles" Journal of Food Engineering Vol. 117 Iss. 1 (2013) p. 133 - 140
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