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Micro‐ and macro‐phase behavior in protein‐polyelectrolyte complexes
Author(s) -
Mattison Kevin W.,
Wang Yingfan,
Grymonpré Kris,
Dubin Paul L.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.19991400107
Subject(s) - polyelectrolyte , pectin , phase (matter) , chemistry , materials science , chemical engineering , polymer science , nanotechnology , polymer , organic chemistry , biochemistry , engineering
Negatively charged polyelectrolytes such as carboxymethylcellulose, pectin, and alginate are commonly present in food products. These polyelectrolytes serve a variety of functions such as controlling viscosity and stabilizing emulsions. Proteins are also present in many food formulations. Because of their high charge density, polyelectrolytes can be expected to interact with these proteins. Hence, an understanding of the parameters controlling protein‐polyelectrolyte interactions is useful.