Formation of calcium alginate gel capsules: Influence of sodium alginate and CaCl2 concentration on gelation kinetics

Authors
Blandino, A Macias, M Cantero, D
Citation
A. Blandino et al., Formation of calcium alginate gel capsules: Influence of sodium alginate and CaCl2 concentration on gelation kinetics, J BIOSCI BI, 88(6), 1999, pp. 686-689
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Biotecnology & Applied Microbiology",Microbiology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCE AND BIOENGINEERING
ISSN journal
13891723 → ACNP
Volume
88
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
686 - 689
Database
ISI
SICI code
1389-1723(199912)88:6<686:FOCAGC>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
The formation kinetics of calcium alginate gel capsules is studied. An incr ease Tn the concentration of alginate gives rise to a reduction In membrane thickness, while an increase in the concentration of calcium chloride lead s to the formation of a thicker him.Experimental data are adjusted to the b inomial diffusion equation.