FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
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2026
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Shilin Zhang,Guanyu Fang,Ke Chen,Weiping Zheng,Xiao Wang,Zhehua He,Fenghua Wu,Xingquan Liu,Peng Wang
This study aimed to develop novel bigels as solid fat substitutes and compare the effects of three gelators on their physical properties. Bigels were prepared by mixing whey protein (WPI) hydrogel with glycerol monostearate (GMS), γ-oryzanol/β-sitosterol (SO), and beeswax (BW) based oleogels at different ratios. All bigels exhibited typical hydrogel-in-oleogel (HG/OG) structures as the oleogel content increased from O5:H5 to O8:H2. Among the three systems, GMS-based bigels showed better thermal stability, rheological properties, oil-binding capacity (>97%), and freeze–thaw stability. Their improved oxidative stability was related to the formation of a dense crystalline network, which reduced oil mobility, limited water migration, and slowed oxygen diffusion. In addition, the SVR model showed better prediction performance for POV and TBARS than the PLSR model, with R 2 values above 0.95 and prediction errors below 10%. These findings offer critical structural insights into how different gelators modulate bigels properties, offering the way for the design of healthier solid fat substitutes.
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ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
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2026
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IF 10.4
Xu Quan-gang,Gu Ze-yun,Chen Wen-jie,Liu Han,Li Ze-yu,Cai Wen-li,Huang Jing,Muhitdinov Bahtiyor,Liu Er-gang,Aisa Haji Akber,Huang Yong-zhuo
Allicin, a bioactive compound derived from garlic, exhibits therapeutic potential against metabolic disorders but is hindered by instability and a pungent odor, limiting its clinical application. This study develops an allicin oleogel (OG) formulation, leveraging molecular interactions with unsaturated fatty acids and gelators to stabilize allicin and mitigate its odor for transcutaneous delivery. The skin analysis confirmed superior transdermal delivery and accumulation in subcutaneous fat with OG, highlighting its advantages for topical application. In a high-fat diet (HFD)-induced mouse model of obesity, OG demonstrated superior efficacy in suppressing weight gain, reducing food intake, and improving metabolic parameters, including fasting blood glucose, oral glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity, compared to orally administered allicin oleogel (OGO) and metformin (MET). OG also ameliorated non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as evidenced by reduced hepatic lipid accumulation and normalized adipose tissue metabolism. Notably, OG treatment shifted macrophage polarization toward an anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype and increased mitochondrial activity, facilitating adipose tissue remodeling and enhancing energy expenditure and thermogenesis. Safety evaluations revealed no systemic toxicity, supporting its potential for long-term use. This study underscores transcutaneously delivered OG as a promising therapeutic strategy for obesity and related metabolic disorders.
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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2026
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IF 3.1
Lixian Wang,Zhixin Li,Lizhi Zhao,Baitao Xu,Guangyue Du,Ziteng Han,Ziyi Fan,Huiqin An,Hui Ye,Qingping Xin,Yuzhong Zhang
Membranes with slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) have emerged as highly promising candidates for oil/water separation owing to high separation efficiency and anti-fouling properties. However, the fabrication of SLIPS is complex and often involves organic solvents, posing environmental and cost concerns. This study developed an oleogel-based slippery membrane via a green solvent-free method. A beeswax/paraffin oil oleogel was hot-pressed onto the surface of polypropylene (PP) membrane. The obtained PP-OleG membrane exhibited self-lubricating property, enabling water droplets to slide on the surface. Further infusion of paraffin oil yielded a PP-OleG-oil membrane with enhanced slippery property and anti-protein adhesion. The oleogel and oil layers on the membrane surface demonstrated good stability. Both PP-OleG and PP-OleG-oil membranes outperformed unmodified PP in water-in-oil emulsion separation. Notably, the PP-OleG-oil membrane protected by oleogel and oil layers prevented direct contact between contaminants and the membrane substrate, resulting in excellent anti-fouling performance. After six cycles of filtration, the flux recovery rate reached 86%, and the separation efficiency remained above 98.5%. This oleogel-based membrane offers a feasible approach to enhancing anti-fouling performance in oil/water separation and also provides insights for wastewater treatment through green strategies.
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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2026
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IF 6
Haoran Sui,Yanhua Lei,Chengzhi Zhang,Kai Sun,Yanbin Guo,Dmitry A. Vorontsov
Ship icing poses significant safety and operational risks. Although superhydrophobic coatings (SHCs) offer a promising passive anti-icing strategy, their practical application is limited by factors such as poor durability, the environmental constraints of single-function de-icing methods, and ecological issues associated with fluorinated materials. To address these challenges, this study has designed a novel fluorine-free multifunctional superhydrophobic coating that integrates photothermal effects and self-healing capabilities. The coating uses γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH-550) as the key modifier for the fluorine-free modification of epoxy resin; the surface layer achieves self-healing superhydrophobic functionality through the thermal mobility of beeswax, while the bottom layer consists of acetylene black and nanoscale graphite powder to form a conductive network. Leveraging its photothermal and electrothermal effects, the coating can melt accumulated ice via rapid photothermal heating (reaching approximately 90 °C within 300 s). Additionally, through heat-induced conduction of beeswax, the coating can autonomously restore its superhydrophobicity after mechanical or chemical damage and maintain performance over multiple cycles. The resulting coating exhibits strong adhesion to the substrate. After immersion in a 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution for 14 days, its corrosion current density is only 2.56 × 10 –10 A/cm 2 , representing a 99.47% improvement compared to silicon-modified epoxy resin (Si-EP). Furthermore, even under prolonged sand particle erosion, the coating retains long-lasting superhydrophobicity. This study provides a promising and scalable strategy for advanced anti-icing applications in marine environments by synergistically combining environmental friendliness, photothermal de-icing, self-healing durability, and enhanced corrosion resistance in a fluorine-free system. Download: Download high-res image (298KB) Download: Download full-size image
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2026
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IF 8.8
Fengjuan Chen,Jieqiong Lin,Yunhua Liu,Xiaowen Wang,Mingyue Shen,Jianhua Xie
Oleogel-based emulsions (OGEs) were fabricated for proanthocyanidin delivery. • Fatty acid saturation tunes OGEs properties by altering crystal stacking modes. • MCT shows superior oxidative stability, while unsaturated oils enhance flexibility. • OGEs significantly enhanced the stability and bioavailability of proanthocyanidins. This study investigated oil-type-dependent variations in molecular packing, crystallization behavior, interfacial properties, rheology, and oxidative stability of oleogel-based emulsions (OGEs), with a focus on correlated gradients of fatty acid saturation, and developed a delivery system to encapsulate the hydrophilic bioactive substance (proanthocyanidins, PAs). Results showed that the fatty acid saturation was associated with molecular stacking and crystal arrangement, further modulating gel strength and thermal stability. Among the tested oils, medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) based OGEs exhibited the highest oxidative stability. Varying the oil/water ratio affected thermal stability and antioxidant properties. OGEs with 60% oil phase achieved the highest encapsulation efficiency of PAs. Following simulated digestion, MCT-based OGEs with 70% - 80% oil phase exhibited enhanced free fatty acids (FFAs) release and PAs bioaccessibility. This study demonstrated that fatty acid saturation and oil/water ratio can be rationally tuned to construct a stable and efficient lipid delivery system, providing a theoretical foundation for the design of delivery systems for functional bioactive substances. Download: Download high-res image (324KB) Download: Download full-size image
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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IF 8
Xia-Lian Cui,Bao-Qiu Yang,Ran Feng,Si-Jie Wu,Han Tao,Bao Zhang
Although protein-polysaccharide complexes have been widely explored as Pickering emulsifiers, their cooperative stabilization with oleogels in composite emulsion systems has been rarely investigated. This study constructed whey protein isolate fibril-chitosan (WPIF-CS) nanoparticles via acid-thermal treatment and electrostatic self-assembly technology, and systematically investigated the dual stabilization mechanisms mediated by composite nanoparticles and beeswax-based oleogel matrices in Pickering emulsions. Optimized nanoparticles (3:1 WPIF/CS ratio, pH 5.6) achieved a 62.79 ± 2.40° contact angle with enhanced three-phase equilibrium. Emulsions containing 26 mg/mL beeswax-oleogel and 40 mg/mL nanoparticles showed strong viscoelasticity (G' = 454.71 Pa > G" = 124.63 Pa). The emulsion stability originated from dual structural synergy: the three-dimensional cross-linked network of oleogels provided skeletal support, meanwhile nanoparticle interfacial adsorption formed dense monolayers, with their combined effect achieving multi-level stabilization. The system retained integrity through 14-day storage and three freeze-thaw cycles. This work provides novel strategies for food-grade emulsifiers and deciphers multi-scale oleogel-nanoparticle synergy mechanisms.
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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IF 8
Yongxin Li,Wenni Tian,Fang Tian,Yanrong Zhao,Xuguang Zhang,Jie Xiao
This study introduces an innovative double emulsion (DE) system for the co-delivery of water-soluble 5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium (5-MTHF-Ca) and lipid-soluble vitamin D 3 (VD 3 ), addressing the challenge of synchronized delivery for nutrients with divergent solubility. Through a two-step emulsification strategy, co-loaded DEs (C-5-MTHF-Ca & VD 3 ) exhibited superior colloidal stability compared to single-loaded counterparts (S-5-MTHF-Ca and S-VD 3 ), retaining 88.17 ± 2.64 % of 5-MTHF-Ca and 81.99 ± 2.45 % of VD 3 after 15-day storage. During in vitro digestion, co-loaded DEs demonstrated delayed lipid hydrolysis (38.01 ± 5.55 % FFA release at 30 min vs. 43.88 ± 13.79 % for S-VD 3 ) and preserved structural integrity through gastric phases, while synchronized intestinal micellar incorporation increased VD 3 bioaccessibility by 19.82 %. Ex vivo fluorescence tracking in mice revealed spatiotemporal co-localization of both actives, with jejunal accumulation peaking at 2–4 h post-administration, aligning with Ussing chamber results showing 2.13-fold enhanced VD 3 permeation and 1.80-fold enhanced 5-MTHF-Ca transport in co-loaded systems. Pharmacokinetic studies in rats confirmed bioavailability enhancement, with co-loaded DEs achieving 1.37-fold higher VD 3 AUC (6707.08 ± 1123.82 vs. 4898.36 ± 685.16 ng·h/mL) and 1.19-fold increased 5-MTHF-Ca C max compared to single-loaded formulations. The extended T max (by twofold) and prolonged t 1/2 K a (1.81-fold for 5-MTHF-Ca) indicated optimized intestinal retention, attributed to the phase-separated W/O/W architecture protecting actives from premature degradation. These findings establish a platform for nutrient co-delivery, where rational DE design enables spatiotemporally coordinated gastrointestinal transit, and synergistic absorption.
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FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
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2026
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IF 13.8
Liu Yang,Zhihong Wang,Qiqi Huang,Yingle Chen,Song Wang,Lei Zeng
This study investigated the design of bigel co-delivery systems employing gelatin hydrogel and oleogels with lacquer wax (LW), beeswax (BW) or mixed wax (MW) as an oleogelator. The typical T 2 relaxation signals in low-field NMR analysis and microscopic observations indicated that the bigels transitioned from O/H to H/O structure as the hydrogel/oleogel ratio decreased from 8:2 to 6:4, and utilizing MW could obtain bicontinuous structure at a hydrogel/oleogel ratio of 7:3 under our experimental conditions. Polarized microscopic images and XRD analysis revealed that BW-based bigels formed larger needle-like lipid crystals with a β′ form, whereas LW induced smaller β crystals and MW promoted the formation of both β and α polymorphs with intermediate size. This led to the greater elastic modulus (3518-463600 Pa) and hardness (237-1347 gf) of BW-based bigels compare to those containing LW (elastic modulus: 2255-256600 Pa; hardness: 172-317 gf). FTIR analysis indicated no chemical interactions between the gelatin hydrogel and different oleogels. All the bigels presented textural attributes and standardized dysphagia test results (level 6: soft & bite-sized) satisfying the requirement of dysphagia-friendly foods. In vitro digestion assays demonstrated that lower hydrogel/oleogel ratio and the use of BW contributed to reduced release rates of EGCG and Cur. However, when the hydrogel/oleogel ratio was fixed at 7:3, the use of MW resulted in the lowest release rates of EGCG (40.87% ± 0.48%) and Cur (15.15% ± 1.78%) due to the bicontinuous microstructure. These findings provide broader ideas for developing functional foods to accommodate the needs of dysphagia patients.
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PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
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2026
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IF 7.3
Qing Wu,Yanyang Lei,Heyi Wang,Renjie Yao,Jianfeng Zhu
Superhydrophobic paper offers great promise for applications from daily life to artistic creation and cultural preservation, whereas, the difficulties of transparency, simplicity, mechanical fragility and green sustainability limit its implementation. Inspired by the superhydrophobicity of rice leaves, herein, micro-sized flaky beeswax particles were prepared and creatively mixed with hydrophilic nano-sized amino-modified SiO 2 in diverse ratios, and subsequently sprayed onto polydimethylsiloxane-pretreated Xuan paper surface for obtaining transparent (transmittance value of 37.4% ∼ 43.9%>original paper of 36.6%) superhydrophobic coatings coupled with acid-alkali-resistance, self-cleaning property, and mechanical durability. When the ratio of beeswax particles to SiO 2 is 1:9, the coating maintained its superhydrophobicity (≥150°) after exposure to tape peeling, sandpaper abrasion, finger rubbing, and acid-alkali corrosion (pH = 5, 10). Meanwhile, this coating achieves a 36.7% increase in tensile strength of paper relative to the original one. The superior protective mechanism arises from the strong coating-paper interfacial adhesion, uniform SiO 2 distribution, and the dule role of a spot of beeswax particles in providing both binding and low surface energy. This strategy yields a balanced solution for water-repellent Xuan paper that combines simplicity, sustainability, high strength, and multi-functionality, making it suitable for fragile paper applications.
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2026
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IF 5.4
Dong Wang,Yongpan Cui,Yiyuan Wang,Changqing Fang,Xing Zhou,Yinbin Zhang,Jun Zhao,Yingwei Huang
The integration of promising packaging techniques with biomimetic materials emerges as a novel strategy to attenuate food waste, contamination and corrosion. Inspired by the superhydrophobic surfaces of lotus leaves, a natural superhydrophobic material that can be applied to virtually arbitrary substrates is developed via the bilayer deposition of bovine serum albumin (BSA) aggregates and blended wax (wax@BSA). The wax@BSA-based superhydrophobic coating exhibits high water contact angle (WCA>150°) and a low sliding angle (SA<10°). Surface-anchored abundant functional groups in the BSA aggregates can combine with wax through non-covalent interaction, promoting the formation of a stable superhydrophobic surface to resist the adsorption of water, beverages, blood and highly-viscous liquids. The wax and BSA aggregates endow the substrate with surface roughness and low surface energy, imparting excellent stability as the coating maintains its superhydrophobicity after the treatment under various extreme conditions. The wax@BSA-coated paper exhibits remarkable water repellence and self-cleaning behavior without sacrificing its mechanical properties and printability. This coating on the various types of textiles significantly resists wetting by edible liquids and blood after washing cycles. In addition, wax@BSA-coated tinplate exhibits the corrosion potential (Ecorr) of −0.17 V, the corresponding corrosion current density (Icorr) of 3.52 × 10 −7 A/cm 2 and a Z ´ ´ of 8. 7 × 10 4 Ωcm 2 , demonstrating superior anti-corrosion properties under humid as well as ambient atmospheres. This work provides a sustainable and universal strategy for the fabrication of all-natural and superhydrophobic materials, which opens up a significant prospect for the practical application in corrosion resistance and food packaging.
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2026
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IF 8.8
Yongxin Li,Wenni Tian,Junqin Chen,Renrun Cao,Yong Cao,Jie Xiao
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that poses serious nutritional and safety challenges for older adults and clinical patients. Traditional thickening techniques negatively affect mouthfeel, resulting in limited tunability of texture and lubrication. In this study, a dual-parameter strategy was developed to form dysphagia-oriented double emulsions (DEs, W 1 /O/W 2 ). The internal aqueous phase (φ = 0.10–0.25) and the external xanthan gum‑sodium alginate matrix (XG: SA = 1:7–9:1) of DEs were modulated. In combination with IDDSI flow and fork-drip tests, texture, rheology, and oral tribology measurements were comprehensively employed to clarify their structure-swallowability relationship. Results showed that increasing φ reduced hardness by ~57% and increased yield stress by ~180%, generating softer yet cohesive networks with enhanced lubrication (friction coefficient reduced by up to 23%), consistent with rheological changes attributable to altered droplet packing behavior, meeting IDDSI Level 3–4 criteria. Meanwhile, higher XG: SA ratios decreased hardness (~82%) and apparent viscosity at 50 s −1 (~69%) while improving springiness (~43%); notably, at identical low sliding speeds, this group exhibited 44%–78% lower boundary friction compared to the φ-modulated group, effectively spanning IDDSI Levels 2–4. Pairwise correlation analysis indicated stronger associations of φ with lubrication-related parameters and of XG: SA with texture and elasticity indices, while principal component analysis (explaining 79.8%–84.9% of the variance) supported the overall consistency of these multivariate trends. This study highlighted a structure-function coupling between the internal and external phase design and multiscalar performance of DEs, which provided structural guidance to design texture-modified emulsified foods for IDDSI Level 2–4 diets.
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Journal of Cleaner Production
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2026
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IF 10.7
Hebo Shi,Dunsheng Liang,Shuanglong Xiang,Qian Hu,Henghui Deng,Jun Hu,Sihong Lin,Zehong Chen,Chaoqun Zhang
Despite the widespread use of polymer-coated slow-release fertilizers (SRFs), conventional coating techniques often suffer from complex processes, long production times, and high cost. To address these limitations, this study develops a novel hot-melt encapsulation strategy using biomass waxes as coating materials. By modulating the cooling rate, the crystallization behavior and crystallinity of the four waxes (i.e., paraffin wax, beeswax, rice bran wax, and carnauba wax) can be effectively regulated, which enhances surface roughness and hydrophobicity on the coating surface, thereby extending the nutrient release duration. The results show that the carnauba wax exhibits outstanding crystallization capability, achieving a crystallinity of 52.77% at a cooling rate of 1 °C min −1 . This favorable crystallization behavior leads to significantly increased surface roughness and a high water contact angle of 125.2°. The optimized carnauba wax-coated SRF with 9% coating content attains a nutrient release longevity of 56 days. Pot experiments confirm that the SRFs effectively promote the growth of corn plants. This hot-melt encapsulation process is straightforward, environmentally benign, and cost-effective, presenting a promising strategy for the scalable production of high-performance bio-based SRFs.
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