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Casein-based hydrogels: Advances and prospects.

Yuxi Yang¹, Qunna Xu², Xinyi Wang³

¹College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China.

|March 19, 2024

Summary

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Casein-based hydrogels (Casein Gels) offer remarkable mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and conductivity. This review explores their diverse applications in food, medicine, and flexible sensors, highlighting future research trends for multifunctional biomass materials.

Keywords:

Casein Hydrogel Multidimensional application Natural protein Preparation method

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Food Science

Background:

Casein-based hydrogels (Casein Gels) are protein-based materials with inherent biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and tunable properties.
Their versatility stems from diverse gelation methods and polymer functionalization, enabling a wide range of applications.
Casein Gels are crucial in the food industry (dairy, functional foods) and medicine (drug delivery, wound healing, sensors).

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review the composition, structure, properties, and gelation methods of Casein Gels.
To explore the diverse applications of Casein Gels in food products, medicine, and advanced devices.
To identify current challenges and future research directions for developing multifunctional Casein Gels.

Main Methods:

Literature review of casein composition, structure, and properties.
Analysis of various casein gelation techniques.
Examination of Casein Gel applications across different scientific and industrial domains.

Main Results:

Casein Gels exhibit excellent mechanical properties, stability, biocompatibility, and conductivity.
Applications span dairy and functional foods, drug delivery systems, wound healing scaffolds, and flexible/wearable sensors.
The review provides a detailed overview of current advancements and potential future developments.

Conclusions:

Casein Gels are highly promising multifunctional biomass-based hydrogels with significant potential.
Further interdisciplinary research is needed to overcome existing challenges and unlock novel applications.
This review serves as a valuable reference for developing advanced casein-based materials.