Alginate gel particles–A review of production techniques and ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由SHChing著作·2017·被引用234次—Alginategelparticlesareoneofthemorecommonlyusedhydrocolloidgelparticlesduetothembeingbiocompatible,nontoxic,biodegradable,cheap,andsimple ...

ABSTRACT

The application of hydrocolloid gel particles is potentially useful in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Alginate gel particles are one of the more commonly used hydrocolloid gel particles due to them being biocompatible, nontoxic, biodegradable, cheap, and simple to produce. They are particularly valued for their application in encapsulation. Encapsulation in alginate gel particles confers protective benefits to cells, DNA, nutrients, and microbes. Slow release of flavors, minerals, and drugs can also be achieved by encapsulation in gel particles. The particle size and shape of the gel particles are crucial for specific applications. In this review, current methods of producing alginate gel particles will be discussed, taking into account their advantages, disadvantages, scalability, and impact on particle size. The physical properties of alginate gel particl...