RT Journal Article
T1 Aerogels as porous structures for food applications: Smart ingredients and novel packaging materials
A1 Manzocco, Lara
A1 Mikkonen, Kirsi S.
A1 García González, Carlos A.
K1 Aerogel
K1 Nanostructures
K1 Delivery systems
K1 Oleogel
K1 Active packaging
AB Aerogels are nanostructured materials with low density, high surface area (>150 m2/g) and open porosity (typically 95–99.99 %). They are obtained by solvent removal from gels while preserving network structure. Hydrogels, organogels and even tissues can be optimal sources of aerogels with limitless customization of format and texture. Aerogels might be used for a range of advanced food applications: from smart ingredients controlling nutrient release to delivery systems for active compounds; from fat substitutes to novel biodegradable and intelligent food packaging materials. This review article summarizes recent developments of aerogels in food applications, analyzing research challenges and prospecting future markets
PB Elsevier
SN 2213-3291
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10347/24824
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10347/24824
LA eng
NO Food Structure, 28 (2021), 100188
NO Work carried out in the frame of the COST Action CA18125 “Advanced Engineering and Research of aeroGels for Environment and Life Sciences” (AERoGELS) and funded by the European Commission
DS Minerva
RD 23 abr 2026