Open AccessEffect of Cross-Linked Agents on the Morphology of Keratin/Egg White Blend Particles
Author(s) -
S. Tanisood,
Prasong Srihanam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian journal of chemistry/asian journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 0975-427X
pISSN - 0970-7077
DOI - 10.14233/ajchem.2021.23216
Subject(s) - chemistry , genipin , acetic acid , particle size , chemical engineering , morphology (biology) , particle (ecology) , diglycidyl ether , solvent , polymer chemistry , egg white , polyethylene glycol , organic chemistry , chitosan , oceanography , epoxy , bisphenol a , biology , engineering , genetics , geology
The effect of cross-linked agents e.g. acetic acid, polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (PEGDE) andgenipin on the morphology of keratin/egg white (KT/EW) blend particle formation by emulsificationsolvent diffusion method was observed. The concentration of blending solution and spinning rate(rpm) for obtaining desired particles were also studied. SEM images indicated that the shapes andsizes of KT/EW blend particles varied by the types of cross-linked agents and conditions used. A highconcentration of acetic acid and PEGDE interrupted the rheology of blend solution, which interferedthe particle formation as well as enhancing the protein denatured. In contrast, the high content ofgenipin did not affect the morphological shape and size of the particles. A high rotation per minute(rpm) rate was suitable for blend particle formation mixed acetic acid and PEGDE whilst suitable rpmrate for genipin was slower than 2 types of cross-linker. The morphological shape and surfaces of theKT/EW blend particles affected by the types and conditions used. These results obtained the informativedata for the development of keratin/egg white blend particles to apply in specific fields such as drug-deliverysystem.