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Physical and chemical methods used to enhance the structure and mechanical properties of protein films: A review

Mila Wihodo, +1 more
- 01 Feb 2013 - 
- Vol. 114, Iss: 3, pp 292-302
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A comprehensive review of the various methods used to modify protein film functional properties, including cross-linking techniques induced by heat, chemical, enzymes, and irradiation, and use of nanocomposites to enhance their barrier properties are discussed in this paper.
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This article is published in Journal of Food Engineering.The article was published on 2013-02-01. It has received 265 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Nanocomposite & Polymer.

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Secalin films acylated with capric acid chloride

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Ductile keratin films from deep eutectic solvent-fractionated feathers

TL;DR: In this article, cross-linked keratin films were prepared using deep eutectic solvent (DES) fractionated feathers as a raw material for cross-link keratin.
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