Tunable peptide emulsifiers discovered
Friday, February 19, 2016 - 13:30
in Biology & Nature
A new way to create emulsions with tunable properties has been discovered based on very simple biological molecules, report scientists. Emulsions, the stabilized mixtures of oil and water are the basis of many food and personal care products such as spreads, creams, and pastes. Each product has different requirements and there is a need for emulsifiers that can be tuned, or tailored but are also biocompatible and biodegradable.