Fabrication of a Novel Protein Sponge with Dual-Scale Porosity and Mixed Wettability Using a Clean and Versatile Microwave-Based Process

An open-porous protein sponge with mixed wettability is presented made entirely from whey proteins and with promising applications in biomedicine, pharmaceutical, and food industry. The fabrication relies on an additive-free, clean and scalable process consisting of foaming followed by controlled mi...

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Main Authors: Judith Wemmer, Loredana Malafronte, Socrates Foschini, Aline Schneider, Christian M. Schlepütz, Martin E. Leser, Martin Michel, Adam Burbigde, Erich J. Windhab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/9/2298