Sustainable Aerogels: Harnessing Canola Seed Meal Proteins
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posted on 2025-02-17, 02:49 authored by Honey Gupta, Steven McNeilSteven McNeil, Steve RanfordSteve Ranford, Mark Staiger- Aerogels are increasingly being used in diverse applications due to their high specific surface area, low density, and high strength-to-weight ratio.
- Proteins and other biomaterials offer a sustainable alternative to inorganic and carbonaceous materials for the preparation of aerogels.
- The high biocompatibility and biodegradability of biobased aerogels, achieved through synthetic biology, open new opportunities for applications in food, cosmetics, and the controlled release of bioactive compounds.
- Canola seed meal, a low-value co-product of canola oil, contains cruciferin, napin, and other proteins, with potential in aerogels and other material applications.
- This study explored the formation of bio-aerogels from proteins extracted from canola seed meal, via an aqueous gelation-supercritical drying approach.
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2025-02-09Project number
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- English
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