The ability of two types of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and lactulose to protect Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus upon freeze-drying was evaluated on the basis of their capacity to form glassy structures, ...

Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and lactulose are well-recognized prebiotics widely used in functional food and pharmaceutical products, but there is still a lack of knowledge regarding their physical–chemical properties. ...

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a very promising biopolymer. In order to improve its processability and decrease its brittleness, PHB/elastomer blends can be prepared. In the work reported, the effect of the addition of ...

Devitrification, the process of crystallization of a formerly crystal-free, amorphous glass state, can lead to damage during the warming of cells. The objective of this study was to determine the glass transition temperature ...

Abstract: Devitrification, the process of crystallization of a formerly crystal-free, amorphous glass state, can lead to damage during the warming of cells. The objective of this study was to determine the glass transition ...

Abstract: Devitrification, the process of crystallization of a formerly crystal-free, amorphous glass state, can lead to damage during the warming of cells. The objective of this study was to determine the glass transition ...

Nanocomposites of cassava starch reinforced with waxy starch nanocrystals were prepared. They showed a 380% increase of the rubbery storage modulus (at 50°C) and a 40% decrease in the water vapor permeability. X-ray spectra ...

Nanocomposites of cassava starch reinforced with waxy starch nanocrystals were prepared. They showed a 380% increase of the rubbery storage modulus (at 50 °C) and a 40% decrease in the water vapor permeability. X-ray spectra ...

This work describes the synthesis and characterization of novel organic-inorganic hybrid materials, ureasil-polyethylene oxide (PEO)/chitosan, as controlled delivery system of drugs. Pramoxine hydrochloride was used as ...