Energy Storage Modulus Research Articles

Tailoring structural and mechanical properties of konjac glucomannan/curdlan composite hydrogels by freeze-thaw treatment

To improve the gelling properties of konjac glucomannan/curdlan (KGM/CUD) composite hydrogels, KGM/CUD composite hydrogels were treated by freeze-thawing. Herein, we focus on the effects of freeze-thaw cycles, freezing temperature, and freezing time on the structural and mechanical properties of KGM/CUD composite hydrogels. SEM and SAXS results showed that ice crystals generated by freezing extruded the molecular chains and increased the cross-linking density between molecular chains, which resulted in a denser gel microstructure. Among them, the freeze-thaw treatment at −20 °C for 12 h can effectively reduce the correlation length (ξ). According to mechanical testing, freeze-thawed gels for 48 h reached 408-, 826-, and 840-fold of the hardness, gumminess and chewiness of unfrozen, respectively. After freeze-thaw treatment, the energy storage modulus (G') of the gel increased to 9872 Pa, the residual mass after heating was up to 27.9 %, the water holding capacity (WHC) was reduced to 80.85 %. In addition, low-field nuclear magnetic resonance results confirmed that the freeze-thaw treatment promoted the formation of ice crystals from water molecules, which realized the transition of the water state, thus reducing the water mobility of the gel. This study provides a facile and efficient strategy for designing hydrogels products with exceptional texture and sensory characteristics.

Preparation and Mechanical Properties Analysis of Rare Earth Filling Ethylene‐Allene Monomer Rubber Composite

AbstractEthylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber is used in critical sectors such as national defense, military, and aerospace. However, it has performance limitations under high temperatures, affecting its dynamic mechanical properties, creep, and stress relaxation. To overcome these limitations, rare earth cerium oxide (CeO2) was incorporated as a filler into EPDM in this study, which enhances its properties and makes it suitable for the demanding applications. It could be seen that the CeO2‐enriched EPDM has significantly improved mechanical characteristics at elevated temperatures. The Young's modulus of CeO2‐enriched EPDM increased by about 100 %, while the energy storage modulus reaches a maximum increase of around 140 % at 165 °C. The addition of CeO2 improves its damping properties, provides better creep and stress relaxation resistance, and results in greater residual strain recovery. At room temperature, the impact on the stress relaxation rate at 50 % strain is minimal for the material EPDM, and it is almost negligible for the material EPDM/CeO2.These findings demonstrate that CeO2‐enriched EPDM has enhanced performance under high‐temperature conditions. Under elevated temperature conditions, EPDM enriched with CeO2 exhibits enhanced mechanical properties, superior creep resistance, and stable stress relaxation behavior, rendering it more adept at withstanding the rigorous conditions encountered in aerospace applications.

Thermal stability of γ-PGA modified fish gelatin emulsion.

Emulsions are thermally unstable systems. This research aimed to investigate the thermal stability of fish gelatin (FG) oil-in-water emulsions in the presence of poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) as an additive after heat treatment. The study assessed how γ-PGA influences the thermal stability of FG emulsions over time, focusing on their properties, structure, and food application potential. The incorporation of γ-PGA significantly enhanced the thermal stability of FG emulsions, preserving their morphology after heating. Emulsions containing 0.1% γ-PGA showed no significant changes after 24 h at 90 °C, while emulsions without γ-PGA experienced noticeable delamination. Rheological evaluations revealed that the energy storage modulus and loss modulus of FG-γ-PGA emulsions remained consistently higher than those of FG emulsions, regardless of heating duration. Particle size analysis indicated minimal changes for FG-γ-PGA emulsions (413 nm after 24 h) compared to a substantial increase for FG emulsions (1598 nm). After heating, FG-γ-PGA emulsions demonstrated significantly higher emulsifying activity index (EAI) (74 m2 g-1 versus 22.7 m2 g-1) and emulsifying stability index (ESI) (97% versus 76%). Additionally, the texture properties of meat mince formulated with FG-γ-PGA emulsions were comparable to those containing fat, showcasing their potential as a fat replacement. The study concludes that γ-PGA enhances the thermal stability of FG emulsions, maintaining their integrity and improving functional properties under heat treatment. These findings offer valuable insights for the formulation of thermally stable emulsions, presenting promising opportunities for innovative applications in the food industry. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

Study on the structure, stability characterization, and oxidative stability of a conjugated stabilized walnut oil emulsion using walnut protein isolate and gum Arabic

Walnut oil (WO), often referred to as “Oriental olive oil," is renowned for its numerous biological benefits, including memory enhancement and the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, WO is prone to oxidation during processing, which leads to a decline in oil quality. Due to the weak functional properties of walnut protein isolate (WP), a WP-gum acacia (GA) conjugate (WP-GA) was prepared by modifying the WP surface to stabilize walnut oil emulsion. Results showed that WP-GA, at a concentration of 2 g/100 g protein, could form a stable and fully emulsified emulsion. Compared to the walnut protein-stabilized emulsion (WP-WO), the WP-GA conjugate-stabilized WO emulsion (WP-GA-WO) exhibited larger particle size, a higher absolute zeta potential, reduced turbidity, and a higher percentage of adsorbed protein. Rheological analysis revealed that WP-GA-WO had a higher energy storage modulus compared to WP-WO, indicating improved elasticity and viscosity due to glycosylation of the emulsion. Additionally, the WP-GA-WO emulsion demonstrated enhanced thermal, pH, ionic strength, salt stress, and storage stability, as evidenced by delayed oxidation of α-linolenic acid and linoleic acid. In vitro digestion assays showed that the WP-GA conjugate emulsion had better stability in gastric juices. These findings suggest potential applications for WP and GA in food-related fields.

Physicochemical properties and in vitro digestion of quinoa starch induced by combination of ultrasound and konjac glucomannan

This study investigated the effects of konjac glucomannan (KGM) and ultrasound on the solubility, pasting properties, rheological behavior, thermal properties, structural characteristics, and digestibility of quinoa starch. The results demonstrated significant improvements in starch properties with both ultrasound and KGM treatment, with the most pronounced effects observed in the combined ultrasound and KGM treatment. This combined treatment led to enhanced energy storage modulus and loss modulus, indicating improved rheological properties. Additionally, combined treatment improved solubility, thermal stability, and digestibility and resulted in a more ordered structure and increased paste enthalpy compared with ultrasound or KGM treatment. Scanning electron microscopy and particle size analysis revealed a more compact starch structure following the synergistic treatment. X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed a more organized, complex structure. These findings offer valuable insights into the application of ultrasound and KGM to enhance the performance and quality of quinoa starch.

Sustainable poly(imide‐imide) vitrimer based on multiple dynamic covalent bonds

AbstractPolyimide materials with high mechanical strength are widely used in various fields, but pose certain challenges in achieving sustainable material utilization. A poly(imide‐imide) vitrimer material (ADTA) based on multiple dynamic covalent bonds (imide, imine, and disulfide bonds) was constructed by preparing vanillin difunctionalized derivatives (DVA) for aldolamine condensation reactions with bis‐amine monomers (ATFA) and tris(2‐aminoethyl) amines (TAEA) with imide structures. The ADTA material has good 5% thermal stability Td5% (278.87°C), high energy storage modulus E (2421.26 MPa), and fast relaxation time (36.39 s). The thermal stability and mechanical properties of the material are enhanced by the more stable alicyclic structure of the imide structure. The material also demonstrated excellent solvent resistance and self‐healing properties. This study provides a new option for the development of sustainable utilization of polyimide materials.

Improving mechanical properties of PLA with pinus sylvestris char: exploring thermal stability, interfacial strengthening mechanisms, and applications in 3D printing

In the present study, submicron and micron-sized pinus sylvestris char (PS) was applied for the modification of polylactic acid (PLA) and the effect of the properties of PS on the mechanical, thermo-mechanical, and crystallization kinetics of PLA were investigated. As demonstrated, PS could enhance the toughness of the PS-PLA composites by forming interfacial "bridges" to facilitate stress transfer due to its stable lamellar structure and interaction with the PLA matrix. The tensile strength of PLA-PS composites increased by 98% and the bending strength increased by 25% compared to that of pure PLA. The addition of PS significantly increased the energy storage modulus (increased 22%) and loss modulus (increased 30%) of PLA, but led to a decrease in the crystallinity and thermal stability of the composite. In the practical utilization for 3D printing, PS-PLA composites possess good tensile strengths (41.5 MPa), allowing for smooth printing of complex products. This work provides an efficient strategy to modulate the thermodynamic and mechanical properties of PLA matrices by regulating the viscosity of the composites and modulating the interfacial strength with the addition of proper amounts of biochar.

Optically clear pressure‐sensitive adhesive with flexible crosslinking agent for high recovery efficiency, low energy storage modulus, and excellent folding resistance

AbstractOptically clear pressure‐sensitive adhesive (OCA) possesses exceptional optical properties and exhibits pressure‐sensitive adhesion, making it widely utilized in the adhesive layers of various electronic display devices. However, the increasing popularity of foldable mobile phones in recent years has imposed new requirements on the overall performance of OCA. Conventional pressure‐sensitive adhesives can enhance recoverability through cross‐linking but often demonstrate inadequate adhesive strength. In this study, three long‐chain crosslinking agents (CL) were synthesized using hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA), dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate (HMDI), polypropylene glycol (PPG), polyether amine (PEA), and hydroxyl‐terminated polybutadiene (R45V). The long‐chain CL agent contains numerous flexible segments that improve the recovery capability of the OCA while maintaining a certain level of adhesion. The optical clear pressure‐sensitive adhesive, crosslinked by three flexible crosslinkers, exhibits a low glass transition temperature (−60 to −40°C) and a low storage modulus (<0.1 MPa), along with an appropriate 180° stripping force (6–8 N/25 mm). Optically transparent pressure‐sensitive adhesives demonstrate excellent recovery properties (>85%), high light transmittance (>92%), and exceptional flexibility. Moreover, compared to market products, the optically transparent pressure‐sensitive adhesive shows superior folding resistance (>100,000 times). This indicates its suitability for applications in flexible optical displays such as foldable mobile phones and wearable electronics.

Construction of rGO-MXene@FeNi/epoxy composites with regular honeycomb structures for high-efficiency electromagnetic interference shielding

With the rapid development of 5G communication technology and wearable electronic devices, the demand for low-reflection electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials is becoming increasingly urgent. In this work, reduced graphene oxide-MXene (rGMH) @FeNi/epoxy EMI shielding composites with a regular honeycomb structure were successfully prepared by the combination of surface functionalization modification, sacrificial template, and freeze-drying. The effects of magnetic FeNi alloy particle loading mode and loading amount on the EMI shielding performance of composites were investigated. The results show that rGMH@FeNi/epoxy EMI shielding composites have the highest EMI shielding effectiveness (EMI SE) and the lowest reflection shielding effectiveness when magnetic FeNi alloy particles are loaded only on the graphene skeleton. In this composite, the EMI SE value of the composite is 61 dB when the rGMH@FeNi mass fraction is 5.4 wt% (f-FeNi mass fraction is 0.9 wt%), which is 4.7 times that of the blended rGO/MXene/FeNi/ epoxy resin composite (13 dB) with the same mass fraction. At the same time, the rGMH@FeNi/epoxy composite has excellent thermal stability (heat-resistance index of 190.3 °C) and mechanical properties (energy storage modulus of 8606.7 MPa). These polymer-based EMI shielding composites with excellent EMI shielding properties and low reflection effectiveness have great potential in the protection of high-power, portable and wearable electronic devices against electromagnetic pollution.

Dynamic viscoelastic properties of ultra-large particle size asphalt mixture based on fractional derivative constitutive model

The aim of this paper was to accurately grasp and precisely characterize the dynamic viscoelastic properties of Ultra-Large Particle Size Asphalt Mixture (LSAM-50), and fully explore the features and simplified forms of the generalized fractional derivative Zener (GFDZ) model. The constitutive relations of the GFDZ model with n Abel elements were first given, and a modified GFDZ (mGFDZ) model was proposed. Then the master curves of LSAM-50, AC-13 and AC-20 mixtures were constructed, and the expression effects of different models and the dynamic viscoelastic behaviors of different asphalt mixtures were compared. The results showed that LSAM-50 was a typical viscoelastic material similar to traditional mixture. Both dynamic modulus and energy storage modulus decreased with increasing temperature. The phase angle increased first and then decreased with temperature increasing, and the peak value appeared near 40℃ at low frequency. The loss modulus increased first and then decreased with the temperature increasing. When the loading frequency was 0.1 Hz∼25 Hz, the peak value appeared at 0℃∼20℃. The rutting factors of LSAM-50 became larger with temperature reduction and frequency enhancement. When the number of Abel elements reached 2 in the GFDZ model or reached 3 in the mGFDZ model, the model fitting effects would no longer change significantly. The 2-mGFDZ model with only 5 parameters fitted master curves data satisfactorily and the physical meanings of parameters were clear. Comparing among three mixtures, LSAM-50, with the lowest asphalt content, showed significantly superior elasticity and better deformation resistance at medium and high temperatures. At low temperatures, the viscosity behavior of LSAM-50 was slightly inferior, but it may have pronounced plate properties considering the effect of aggregate skeletonization. The research results would promote new pavement structural design and mechanical response analysis.

Preparation and properties of biomimetic bone repair hydrogel with sandwich structure.

One of the critical factors that determines the biological properties of scaffolds is their structure. Due to the mechanical and structural discrepancies between the target bone and implants, the poor internal architecture design and difficulty in degradation of conventional bone implants may cause several adverse outcomes. To date, many scaffolds, such as 3-D printed sandwich structures, have been successfully developed for the repair of bone defects; however, the steps of these methods are complex and costly. Hydrogels have emerged as a unique scaffold material for repairing bone defects because of their good biocompatibility and excellent physicochemical properties. However, studies exploring bioinspired hydrogel scaffolds with hierarchical structures are scarce. More efforts are needed to incorporate bioinspired structures into hydrogel scaffolds to achieve optimal osteogenic properties. In this study, we developed a low-cost and easily available hydrogel matrix that mimicked the natural structure of the bone's porous sandwich to promote new bone growth and tissue integration. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted on the microstructure, swelling rate, and mechanical properties of this hydrogel. Furthermore, a 3D finite element analysis was employed to model the structure-property relationship. The results indicate that the sandwich-structured hydrogel is a promising scaffold material for bone injury repair, exhibiting enhanced compressive stress, elastic modulus, energy storage modulus, and superior force transmission.

The effect of in‐situ fibrillated polytetrafluoroethylene on the rheological, mechanical, and foaming properties of polystyrene based nanocomposite foams

AbstractPolystyrene/polytetrafluoroethylene (PS/PTFE) in‐situ fibrillated nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending using a HAAKE torque rheometer, and the effects of different contents of in‐situ nanofibrillated PTFE on the properties of PS/PTFE nanocomposites were studied. The results showed that PTFE was in‐situ nanofibrillation in the composites, and the toughness, energy storage modulus and complex viscosity of PS/PTFE nanocomposite are all improved. When the content of PTFE was 3 wt%, the elongation at break was the highest, which was three times that of neat PS. What is more, the addition of PTFE significantly improved the cell morphology of PS/PTFE nanocomposite foams by supercritical fluid foaming. The cell structure and morphology of PS/PTFE (3 wt%) nanocomposite foam was the best under 110°C foaming temperature, and the cell diameter and cell density were 3.27 μm and 1.11 × 1010 cells/cm3, respectively. In addition, the tensile strength of PS/PTFE nanocomposite foams increased from 35.4 MPa of neat PS foam to 39.6 MPa of PS/PTFE (3 wt%) foam.

One facile route to prepare high‐performance radiation resistant EPDM rubber composites through graphite modification technology

AbstractModification and improvement of aging resistance in nuclear power environment for the ethylene‐propylene‐diene (EPDM) rubber has been attracting the attention of scientists. In this article, graphite modified EPDM composites (ultrafine graphite [UG]/EPDM) were prepared, and effect of graphite with sizes of 13, 2.6, and 1.3 μm on the processability, vulcanization parameters, mechanical properties, stability of radiation aging of EPDM composites were investigated, respectively. The results showed that EPDM rubber was an irradiated crosslinked polymer. The Mooney viscosity and crosslinking density of EPDM gradually increased with increasing graphite content under the effect of physical and chemical cross‐linking of graphite. The lamellar structure of graphite particles in the rubber matrix is beneficial to improvement of the mechanical properties and aging resistance of the EPDM composites and play a reinforcing role, and the sp2 hybrid structure of graphite can trap and quench free radicals, delayed the irradiation aging of EPDM. UG/EPDM composites irradiation stability was improved with increasing graphite dispersion in EPDM matrix. Under the cumulative irradiation dose of 1000 kGy, the tensile strength of blank sample and UG‐2.6 μm−10 decreased by 51.1% and 17.7%, respectively, and the hardness increased by 8.7% and 4.9%, respectively. The energy storage modulus and the corresponding glass transition temperature (Tg) of UG/EPDM composites enhanced with graphite, while the thermal stability of the composites was improved.

3D printing of pickering emulsion gels of protein particles prepared by high pressure homogenization and heating

In this study, oil-in-water Pickering emulsion gels stabilized by soybean protein isolate microgel particles were prepared by a combination of high pressure homogenization and heating. These particles swiftly adsorbed onto the oil-water interface stabilizing drops. Cryo-SEM showed the formation of small droplets wrapped in a three-dimensional network structure of protein particles. Heating and increasing the oil content and particle concentration can improve the viscosity, energy storage modulus and gel strength of the system, which is conducive to improving the ability to 3D print these emulsions. The shear-thinning properties allow the system to be extruded smoothly through the nozzle with good printability. When the oil content was 60%, the accuracy and stability of the printed modeling reached 91.8% and 97.2%, respectively. In the future, the excellent properties of Pickering emulsion gel can be further utilized to load active ingredients, optimize and adjust the taste, and prepare food suitable for the elderly and other people with swallowing disorders with the help of 3D printing technology, and achieve the delivery of precise nutrition.

Nanomotor-hydrogel Delivery System with Enhanced Antibacterial Performance for Wound Treatment.

In this study, we present a novel system consisting of nanomotors and a hydrogel. Calcium carbonate nanomotors are prepared using layer-by-layer self-assembly technology with calcium carbonate nanoparticles as the core and catalase (CAT) and polydopamine (PDA) as the shell. Calcium carbonate nanomotors were loaded into a Schiff base hydrogel to synthesize the CaCO3@NM-hydrogel system. A nanomotor is a device that works on the nanoscale to convert some form of energy to mechanical energy. The motion speed of the system in 5.0 mM H2O2 aqueous solution under near-infrared light (NIR) irradiation with a power density of 1.8 W/cm2 is 13.6 μm/s. The addition of CaCO3@NM further promotes gelation and improves the mechanical properties. The energy storage modulus increases to 4.0 × 103 Pa, which is 50 times higher. Schiff base hydrogels form dynamic reversible chemical bonds due to inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonding. They also have good self-healing properties, as observed by measuring the energy storage modulus versus the loss modulus at 1 versus 10 kHz. The results show that the system significantly inhibited the growth of both Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, and Gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli, after 48 h, with an inhibition rate of nearly 95%. These findings provide a basis for further research and potential applications of the system in wound dressings.

The Effect of the Proportion of Rubber Components on the Properties of EVA/SBR/BR Foams

In actual production processes, pure ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) foams have a high shrinkage rate, and the foaming matrix is prone to plastic deformation, even causing the collapse of bubbles. This limits the further application of EVA foams. In this study, we incorporated styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and butadiene rubber (BR) into EVA to improve the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of EVA composite foams without sacrificing their low-density characteristics of low density. We used a melting index meter, rotorless vulcanizing meter and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) to characterize the changes in viscosity and energy storage modulus of the composite matrix. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to study the microscopic morphology of foams. The mechanical properties test results showed that the addition of SBR reduced the density of EVA/SBR/BR composite foams, and the addition of BR improved the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of the foams. By combining the advantages of both, the density of products is comparable to pure EVA, the tensile strength and the compressive strength are increased by 11% and 6.3% relative to pure EVA, respectively.

Effect of sepiolite on the rheological properties of shear thickening fluid and improvement mechanism analysis

To improve the performance of shear thickening fluids (STFs), we propose the addition of fibrous sepiolite. Through macroscopic rheological tests and microscopic characterization, the effects of different sepiolite mass fractions (0 wt%, 1 wt%, 2 wt% and 3 wt%) on the shear thickening of a SiO2-STF system (with a PEG200 dispersion medium) at different ambient temperatures (20 °C, 30 °C, 40 °C and 50 °C) were investigated. Rheological experiments revealed a significant improvement in the shear thickening of SiO2-STF with the addition of sepiolite (Sep/SiO2-STF), with 7.11- and 1.94-fold increases in absolute and relative shear thickening, respectively. As the sepiolite mass fraction increased from 0 wt% to 3 wt%, the temperature sensitivity coefficient decreased from 13.493 to 4.839, indicating that the Sep/SiO2-STF system still exhibited favourable shear thickening at 50 °C. Dynamic oscillatory shear testing revealed that with an increase in sepiolite mass fraction from 0 wt% to 3 wt%, the maximum energy storage modulus, maximum energy dissipation modulus and shear stress increased by 5196.25 %, 1676.16 % and 377.54 %, respectively. Microscopic characterization revealed that sepiolite induced the formation of more clusters in the STF system primarily through the physical adsorption of silica particles and Si–OH on its surface, leading to a significant increase in the shear thickening effect.

Recyclable Technology of Thermosetting Resins for High Thermal Conductivity Materials Based on Physical Crushing

Epoxy resin, characterized by prominent mechanical and electric‐insulation properties, is the preferred material for packaging power electronic devices. Unfortunately, the efficient recycling and reuse of epoxy materials with thermally cross‐linked molecular structures has become a daunting challenge. Here, we propose an economical and operable recycling strategy to regenerate waste epoxy resin into a high‐performance material. Different particle size of waste epoxy micro‐spheres (100–600 μm) with core‐shell structure is obtained through simple mechanical crushing and boron nitride surface treatment. By using smattering epoxy monomer as an adhesive, an eco‐friendly composite material with a “brick‐wall structure” can be formed. The continuous boron nitride pathway with efficient thermal conductivity endows eco‐friendly composite materials with a preeminent thermal conductivity of 3.71 W m−1 K−1 at a low content of 8.5 vol% h‐BN, superior to pure epoxy resin (0.21 W m−1 K−1). The composite, after secondary recycling and reuse, still maintains a thermal conductivity of 2.12 W m−1 K−1 and has mechanical and insulation properties comparable to the new epoxy resin (energy storage modulus of 2326.3 MPa and breakdown strength of 40.18 kV mm−1). This strategy expands the sustainable application prospects of thermosetting polymers, offering extremely high economic and environmental value.

Design of magnetic elastomer composites with tunable magnetic responses from soft to hard magnetization

Magnetic elastomer composites with tunable magnetic responses from soft to hard magnetization have been synthesized. Co-Ti co-doped barium hexaferrite (BaCoxTixFe12–2xO19) nanopowders were used as the filling and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as the matrix. The effects of magnetic field-induced alignment of BaM magnetic particles in the matrix on the properties of the prepared composites have been investigated. For anisotropic magnetic elastomers, the formed chain structure plays a positive role in the enhancement of the shear energy storage modulus of the elastomers. The enhanced energy storage modulus is increased by about 190 % compared with that of the isotropic magnetic elastomers. Due to the magnetic chain structure of the magnetic particles and its effect on the rubber molecular chain, the anisotropic magnetic elastomers can obtain higher magnetic deformation response capability in the direction of the parallel magnetic field. Their research lays a foundation for further designing tunable magnetic flexible sensors.

Natural aromatic extract of black tea improved the water retention of pork meat batter

The effect of varying proportions (w/w) of natural aromatic extract of black tea (NAEBT) with pre-emulsification on the water-holding capacity (WHC) of pork meat batter was investigated. The addition of NAEBT significantly reduced the cooking loss (CL) of pork meat batter from 23.95 % to 18.30 % (P < 0.05). Furthermore, NAEBT with pre-emulsification significantly improved the color stability and increased the springiness (P < 0.05). The results of TBARS and carbonyls indicated that NAEBT with pre-emulsification significantly alleviated oxidative damage to proteins (P < 0.05), resulting in an increased level of β-sheet (P < 0.05), as confirmed by FT-IR analysis. As a result, the water mobility of pork meat batter was restricted (P < 0.05), resulting in an increase in the energy storage modulus (P < 0.05) and a decrease in the pore size. In summary, the WHC of pork meat batter was improved by the antioxidant effect of the NAEBT.