Abstract
At present, the effect of structural modification of microgel particles on high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) is less studied. In this study, the structural modification effect of NaCl on whey protein isolate microgels (WPIMPs) was comprehensively characterized and applied to the construction of HIPEs. WPIMPs were prepared with NaCl (0–150 mM) and the structural changes were analyzed by measuring the particle size, Zeta-potential, and endogenous fluorescence spectra. The results showed that inducing WPIMPs by NaCl enhanced the surface hydrophobicity, decreased the Zeta potential, and elevated the degree of cross-linking. The interfacial behavior of WPIMPs was characterized by measuring interfacial tensions and adsorbed layer properties. The results showed that NaCl induction decreased the interfacial tension, increased the thickness of the adsorbed layer, and improved the viscoelasticity. The HIPEs were analyzed for micromorphology and particle sizes. The results indicated that NaCl-induced WPIMPs favored the formation of HIPEs with small particle sizes and provided HIPEs with superior environmental stability. This study provides a new idea for the structural modification of microgels and a new theoretical basis for the construction conditions of HIPE.
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