Pickering Emulsions Based in Inorganic Solid Particles: From Product Development to Food Applications

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Andreia Ribeiro (Author) FEUP; Lopes, JCB (Author) Other; Madalena M. Dias (Author) FEUP; Barreiro, MF (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Molecules

Vol. 28 No. 3

ISSN: 1420-3049

Publisher: MDPI

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Associated Projects

LA LSRE-LCM - Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 para a Unidade LA LSRE-LCM Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reacção - Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Y-6BA

DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062504

Abstract (EN): Pickering emulsions (PEs) have attracted attention in different fields, such as food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, mainly due to their good physical stability. PEs are a promising strategy to develop functional products since the particles' oil and water phases can act as carriers of active compounds, providing multiple combinations potentiating synergistic effects. Moreover, they can answer the sustainable and green chemistry issues arising from using conventional emulsifier-based systems. In this context, this review focuses on the applicability of safe inorganic solid particles as emulsion stabilisers, discussing the main stabilisation mechanisms of oil-water interfaces. In particular, it provides evidence for hydroxyapatite (HAp) particles as Pickering stabilisers, discussing the latest advances. The main technologies used to produce PEs are also presented. From an industrial perspective, an effort was made to list new productive technologies at the laboratory scale and discuss their feasibility for scale-up. Finally, the advantages and potential applications of PEs in the food industry are also described. Overall, this review gathers recent developments in the formulation, production and properties of food-grade PEs based on safe inorganic solid particles.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 35