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Advances in membrane emulsification. Part A: recent developments in processing aspects and microstructural design approaches
Author(s) -
Spyropoulos Fotis,
Lloyd David M.,
Hancocks Robin D,
Pawlik Aleksandra K
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.6444
Subject(s) - membrane emulsification , membrane , emulsion , materials science , microstructure , process engineering , nanotechnology , computer science , biochemical engineering , chemistry , engineering , chemical engineering , composite material , biochemistry
Modern emulsion processing technology is strongly influenced by the market demands for products that are microstructure‐driven and possess precisely controlled properties. Novel cost‐effective processing techniques, such as membrane emulsification, have been explored and customised in the search for better control over the microstructure, and subsequently the quality of the final product. Part A of this review reports on the state of the art in membrane emulsification techniques, focusing on novel membrane materials and proof of concept experimental set‐ups. Engineering advantages and limitations of a range of membrane techniques are critically discussed and linked to a variety of simple and complex structures (e.g. foams, particulates, liposomes etc.) produced specifically using those techniques. © 2013 Society of Chemical Industry