title: Formulation and stabilization of nano-/microdispersion systems using naturally occurring edible polyelectrolytes by electrostatic deposition and complexation.
abstract: This review paper presents an overview of the formulation and functionalization of nano-/microdispersion systems composed of edible materials. We first summarized general aspects on the stability of colloidal systems and the roles of natural polyelectrolytes such as proteins and ionic polysaccharides for the formation and stabilization of colloidal systems. Then we introduced our research topics on (1) stabilization of emulsions by the electrostatic deposition using natural polyelectrolytes and (2) formulation of stable nanodispersion systems by complexation of natural polyelectrolytes. In both cases, the preparation procedures were relatively simple, without high energy input or harmful chemical addition. The properties of the nano-/microdispersion systems, such as particle size, surface charge and dispersion stability were significantly affected by the concerned materials and preparation conditions, including the type and concentration of used natural polyelectrolytes. These dispersion systems would be useful for developing novel foods having high functionality and good stability.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo City University, Japan; National Food Research Institute, NARO, Japan. Electronic address: tkuroiwa@tcu.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kuroiwa
authors.affiliation: National Food Research Institute, NARO, Japan.
authors.forename: Isao
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kobayashi
authors.affiliation: National Food Research Institute, NARO, Japan; Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
authors.forename: Ai Mey
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Chuah
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
authors.forename: Mitsutoshi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nakajima
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
authors.forename: Sosaku
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ichikawa
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001688:Biological Products / Q000737:chemistry*; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000737:chemistry*; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry*; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D055672:Static Electricity
chemical_list: D001688:Biological Products; D004573:Electrolytes; D011108:Polymers
keywords: Colloidal stability; Electrostatic interaction; Emulsion; Nanoparticle; Polysaccharide; Protein