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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Soy protein isolate (SPI) and potato protein (PP) form composite hydrogels.
  • Anionic polysaccharides can modify hydrogel properties.
  • Understanding polysaccharide interactions is key for tailored hydrogel functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the structure-property relationships of SPI-PP composite hydrogels modulated by three anionic polysaccharides.
  • To elucidate the specific mechanisms by which sodium alginate (SA), κ-carrageenan (KC), and xanthan gum (XG) influence hydrogel characteristics.
  • To optimize hydrogel functionality for potential applications.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic investigation of hydrogel formation using SPI and PP.
  • Incorporation and evaluation of SA, KC, and XG at varying concentrations.
  • Analysis of hydrogel mechanical properties (hardness, elasticity, adhesiveness, storage modulus G', loss modulus G").
  • Assessment of microstructural features (pore integrity, network compactness) and water-holding capacity (WHC).

Main Results:

  • SA significantly enhanced hardness, elasticity, and adhesiveness via Ca2+-mediated crosslinking and electrostatic interactions, achieving optimal network compactness and 99.94% WHC at 10% concentration.
  • KC improved adhesiveness but reduced pore integrity, forming micro-scaled particulate structures.
  • XG elevated storage modulus (G') and elasticity through interpenetrating networks due to its rigid helical backbones.
  • SPI formed the primary gel matrix, PP enhanced homogeneity, and polysaccharides acted as structure-directing agents.

Conclusions:

  • Anionic polysaccharides act as effective structure-directing agents in SPI-PP composite hydrogels.
  • Specific polysaccharides modulate hydrogel properties through distinct mechanisms like ionic crosslinking, hydrogen bonding, and network formation.
  • The findings provide insights for designing functional protein-based hydrogels with tunable properties.