gelation – TechConnect Briefs

A new at-line quality and process control technology for real-time testing of viscoelastic changes in dairy and food products

Strandman S., Henni A.H., Schmitt C., Rheolution Inc., CA

Currently, few methods allow monitoring the viscoelastic properties of food products in production environments for process and quality control. In addition, there is a pressing need for a testing instrument that: is affordable and easy [...]

Mammalian cells in nanocapsules:fiber production in co-flowing ambient liquid stream

Sharma A., Sharma R., Sharma A., Sharma R., Innovations and Solutions Inc., US

Mammalian cell-enclosed in nanocapsules have been investigated as devices for bioproduction, cell therapy and stem cell research. Reduction in the diameter of the vehicles is an important issue as it induces beneficial effects such as [...]

Effect of Silica Nanoparticles on Rheological Properties and Gelation Temperature of Biodegradable Polymer Gels

Florián-Algarín V., Acevedo A., University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, PR

The discovery of new potent and insoluble drugs has emphasized the need for personalized dosages and novel drug-delivery systems. The use of biodegradable polymers is a good alternative to form films in which a solid [...]