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  • 1School of Chemistry, The University of Reading, P.O. Box 224, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AD, United Kingdom.

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Capillary flow does not change fibril droplet size in beta-lactoglobulin (beta-lg) gels. However, beta-lg fibers initially align under shear but then break apart, losing orientation.

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  • Capillary shear flow did not alter fibril droplet sizes in beta-lg gels, mimicking colloidal particle behavior.
  • Beta-lg fibers initially aligned under capillary shear but lost orientation after 18 minutes.
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Conclusions:

  • The structural integrity and flow behavior of beta-lg fibrils are significantly influenced by shear conditions.
  • Fibril network stability is a critical factor determining orientation persistence under flow.
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