Novel All-Natural Microcapsules from Gelatin and Shellac for Biorelated Applications

The generation of novel all‐natural biopolymeric microcapsules fabricated using natural biopolymers, protein (gelatin) and resin (shellac), is reported. These novel microcapsules are generated using a simple extrusion method wherein the gelatin‐shellac mixture is dropped in an acidic medium resultin...

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Published in:Advanced functional materials 2013-10, Vol.23 (37), p.4710-4718
Main Authors: Patel, Ashok R., Remijn, Caroline, Cabero, Ana-isabel Mulet, Heussen, Patricia C.M., ten Hoorn, Jack W.M. Seijen, Velikov, Krassimir P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biopolymer interactions
Biopolymers
biorelated applications
colorants
Encapsulation
enzyme immobilization
Enzymes
Extrusion
flavor encapsulation
Gelatins
Immobilization
novel microcapsules
Resins
Shellac
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Summary:The generation of novel all‐natural biopolymeric microcapsules fabricated using natural biopolymers, protein (gelatin) and resin (shellac), is reported. These novel microcapsules are generated using a simple extrusion method wherein the gelatin‐shellac mixture is dropped in an acidic medium resulting in an instantaneous solidification of aqueous drops into solid spherical microcapsules that retain their shape on air‐drying. The formation of the microcapsules is basically due to the strong interactions between two oppositely charged polymers (as confirmed from isothermal titration calorimetry and infrared spectroscopy) and the instant precipitation of acid‐resistant shellac. These novel microcapsules prepared without the help of any cross‐linkers or harsh solvent are extensively characterized and several biorelated applications for pharmaceuticals (encapsulation and release of bioactive molecules), foods (loading of colorants and flavors), sensors (encapsulation of pH sensitive dye), and biotechnology (enzyme immobilization) fields are further demonstrated. Novel all‐natural microcapsules fabricated from biopolymers, protein (gelatin) and resin (shellac), using a simple extrusion method. Furthermore, a range of biorelated applications including encapsulation and release of bioactives, loading of colorants and pH sensitive dye, temperature‐triggered flavor release, and enzyme immobilization are successfully demonstrated.
ISSN:1616-301X
1616-3028
DOI:10.1002/adfm.201300320