Complex coacervation assisted by a two-fluid nozzle for microencapsulation of ginger oil: Effect of atomization parameters

Author(s)

Ferreira, Sungil ; Nicoletti, Vania Regina

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Food Research International; v. 138, p. 12-pg., 2020-12-01.

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of the atomization parameters on complex coacervation by atomization, and is following a preceding study that presented the technique and investigated the effects of formulation. Complex coacervated capsules were produced by atomization, using emulsions with 1 and 6%(w/w) of gelatin and ginger oil atomized over a 1%(w/w) solution of gum Arabic, at constant polymer ratio of 1:2 (gelatin:gum Arabic) at pH 3.5. The air velocity at the nozzle varied from 72 to 168 m/s and the emulsion velocity at the nozzle varied from 0.4 to 0.6 m/s, maintaining the air to liquid velocity ratio at 170, 220 and 270. The mean diameter of the microcapsules produced varied from 52 to 75 mu m and no crosslinking agents were used. The influence of atomization numbers Weber (We) and Ohnesorge (Oh), shear rate and shear stress on the encapsulation performance was carried out and a proposed model was able to predict the final size of the microcapsules produced at We >= 180 and Oh = 0.063. Encapsulation efficiency varied from 9 to 95%, and encapsulation yield varied from 50 to 99%. Finally, optimum conditions based on size prediction and microencapsulation parameters were proposed. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/16976-0 - Development of continuous processes for production of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) oleoresin microcapsules by complex coacervation: atomization and membrane emulsification
• Grantee: Sungil Ferreira
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate (Direct)
• FAPESP's process: 15/23290-0 - Development of semi-continuous processes for production of ginger oil (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) microcapsules by complex coacervation: atomization and membrane emulsification
• Grantee: Sungil Ferreira
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)