International Journal of Food Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
59(10), P. 6834 - 6855
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Abstract
Emulsions
are
combinations
of
two-phases
immiscible
liquids,
where
one
liquid
is
dispersed
throughout
the
other
with
help
emulsifiers
such
as
surfactants.
Surfactants,
which
composed
small
amphiphilic
molecules,
have
several
drawbacks.
These
include
being
non-biodegradable
and
releasing
various
chemical
compounds
into
environment.
Consequently,
they
not
ideal
for
prolonged
use.
Solid
particles
can
be
an
alternative
candidate
to
stabilise
emulsions,
forming
what
known
Pickering
emulsions
(PEs).
It
has
shown
that
PEs
exhibited
greater
encapsulation
efficiency
(EE)
substances
up
98%,
more
than
twice
compared
surfactant-stabilised
emulsions.
Due
its
irreversible
adsorption,
been
recognised
in
industries
cosmetics,
food,
biomedical
aquaculture
potential
targeted
drug
nutrient
delivery
fish,
water
management,
feed
enhancement
stress
reduction
species.
Thus,
this
review
will
discussing
on
(i)
emulsion
stability
performance,
(ii)
solid
stabilising
(iii)
use
industries,
(iv)
nanotechnology
optimise
aquaculture,
(v)
fish
culture,
(vi)
agents
quality
(vii)
stress-relieving
compounds,
(viii)
enhancer,
(ix)
innovations
chitosan-based
from
by-product,
(x)
fisheries
by-product.
This
would
provide
insight
future
research
enhancing
sustainability
functionality
by
exploring
novel,
environmentally
friendly
incorporating
advanced
techniques
further
improve
stability.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. 102270 - 102270
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Starch-based
Pickering
emulsions
with
four
types
of
oil
phases
(coconut,
corn,
olive,
and
sunflower
oils)
were
fabricated
to
compare
their
delivery
properties
for
curcumin.
The
release
rates
free
fatty
acids
the
bioavailability
curcumin
investigated
using
an
oral-gastric-intestinal
in
vitro
digestion
model.
results
revealed
that
prepared
corn
exhibited
highest
zero-shear
viscosity
(η
0
)
infinite-shear
∞
values,
indicating
its
superior
physical
stability.
After
108
h
ultraviolet
light
irradiation
at
254
nm,
emulsion
showed
loading
rate
In
simulated
small
intestinal
digestion,
FFA
different
were:
coconut
(30.74
%)
>
(15.06
(12.67
olive
(12.38
oils.
was:
(78.01
(64.56
(54.58
(52.51
increased
significantly
increase
starch
concentrations.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(13)
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
The
growing
presence
of
pharmaceutical
pollutants
in
aquatic
environments
poses
significant
threats
to
both
human
health
and
ecosystems.
Despite
their
crucial
role
healthcare,
pharmaceuticals
enter
water
systems
through
various
sources,
making
them
some
the
most
critical
environmental
contaminants.
Traditional
wastewater
treatments,
which
are
classified
into
physical,
chemical,
biological
techniques,
often
struggle
effectively
remove
pharmaceuticals.
Among
these
methods,
adsorption
stands
out
as
a
reliable
versatile
approach
for
removing
organic
enhancing
efficiency
treatment
processes.
Biopolymers,
particularly
chitosan,
gaining
attention
due
numerous
advantages,
including
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
affordability,
high
capability,
non‐toxicity,
availability
from
diverse
natural
sources.
Chitosan,
hydrophilic
biopolymer,
can
be
chemically
modified
by
incorporating
nanoparticles
(e.g.,
metal
oxides,
carbon‐based
materials,
magnetic
particles)
boost
its
efficiency.
These
advancements
enable
chitosan‐based
nanocomposites
range
pharmaceuticals,
antibiotics,
analgesics,
hormones,
water.
This
review
examines
latest
developments
nanocomposite
adsorbents,
emphasizing
fundamental
mechanisms,
optimization
conditions,
kinetic
behaviors,
isotherm
models.
factors
collectively
determine
capturing
pollutants.
Moreover,
underscores
potential
materials
remediation,
offering
valuable
insights
application
future
research
directions.
Ultimately,
aim
this
is
provide
insight
offer
an
innovative
effective
solution
challenge
contamination
By
addressing
key
challenges
utilizing
advanced
material
designs,
adsorbents
hold
great
promise
sustainable
efficient
removal
systems.
