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Proteins: Versatile Materials for Encapsulation

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Fundamentals of Cell Immobilisation Biotechnology

Part of the book series: Focus on Biotechnology ((FOBI,volume 8A))

Abstract

Proteins have unique material properties, which make them attractive for several applications including microencapsulation [1–7]. Actually, the first reported microencapsulation process, over 50 years ago, was the manufacture of microcapsules based on gelatin, intended for the development of carbonless copy paper [8]. Relevant protein properties for encapsulation purposes include surface active properties, good film forming and mechanical properties, high gas barrier properties, and high resistance to organic solvents and oils/fats [9]. As proteins can be obtained from many different sources, the variation in intrinsic properties is already very wide. Furthermore, because of the large variation in composition of proteins and their reactive groups, a broad range of modification reactions can be performed (e.g. physical, chemical, and enzymatic). Thus, protein properties can be tailored towards specific coating and encapsulation applications.

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