BBSRC Portfolio Analyser
Award details
Extensional microrheology and biopolymer degradation in the food processing environment
Reference
D01201
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Jeffrey Odell
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Len Fisher
,
Professor J Mitchell
Institution
University of Bristol
Department
Bristol Heart Institute
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
158,491
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
06/12/1993
End date
06/08/1997
Duration
44 months
Abstract
Extensional flows in food processing can stretch and break macromolecules, affecting rheology and texture. These processes have been difficult to measure and to interpret in terms of molecular behaviour. We will apply three recently developed techniques - the opposed jets, the four-roll mill and the micropipette force transducer - to apply controlled strain-rates and to measure the resultant molecular response and stress, in solutions of alginates, xanthans and starches. Molecular breakdown will also be analysed, and the results compared with the behaviour of the same materials in a model food processing plant.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
I accept the
terms and conditions of use
(opens in new window)
export PDF file
back to list
new search