Issue 43, 2023

Rheological study of nanoemulsions with repulsive and attractive interdroplet interactions

Abstract

Nanoemulsions have adjustable transparency, tunable rheology, high stability, and low sensitivity to changes in pH and temperature, which make them interesting for applications such as low-fat and low-calorie foods. In this research, we study model concentrated nanoemulsions which are stabilized by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). To prepare samples in different structural states, semi-dilute nanoemulsions are prepared at 25% droplet volume fraction (φ), after which evaporating the continuous phase at room temperature leads to concentrated nanoemulsions up to 60% volume fraction. Surfactant concentration is also tuned to induce different interdroplet interactions so that concentrated nanoemulsions in repulsive glass, attractive glass, and gel states are achieved. Rheological properties of nanoemulsions with different structural states are comprehensively studied over a volume fraction range. Utilizing the existing predictive models for (nano)emulsion rheology reveals a more satisfactory prediction for repulsive systems than systems with attractive interactions. In addition, a master curve is constructed for storage and loss moduli of nanoemulsions with different interdroplet interactions. The present work offers control over physicochemical properties of nanoemulsions for design of new food products with enhanced quality and functionality.

Graphical abstract: Rheological study of nanoemulsions with repulsive and attractive interdroplet interactions

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
15 Jul 2023
Accepted
11 Okt 2023
First published
12 Okt 2023

Soft Matter, 2023,19, 8337-8348

Rheological study of nanoemulsions with repulsive and attractive interdroplet interactions

Z. Abbasian Chaleshtari and R. Foudazi, Soft Matter, 2023, 19, 8337 DOI: 10.1039/D3SM00932G

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