Proteins are among the most important molecules on Earth. Their structure and aggregation
behavior are key to their functionality in living organisms and in protein-rich products …

Crambe (Crambe abyssinica Hochst) is an oilseed crop in the Brassicaceae family.
Crambe's ability to survive in diverse environmental conditions, its unique oil composition …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are important in the health-care and personal care
industries. Products like bed pads and diapers improve the comfort and sanitary conditions …

Functionalized wheat gluten (WG) protein particles with the ability to absorb fluids within the
superabsorbent range are presented. Ethyleneditetraacetic dianhydride (EDTAD), a …

The global demand for vegetable-based oils continues to rise, while the availability of highly
productive arable farm land is becoming progressively limited. To meet the requirements of …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are a central component of hygiene and medical products
requiring high liquid swelling, but these SAP are commonly derived from petroleum …

This article presents a novel type of flame-retardant biohybrid foam with good insulation
properties based on wheat gluten and silica, the latter polymerized in situ from hydrolysed …

Wheat gluten (WG) and potato protein (PP) were modified to a basic pH by NaOH to impact
macromolecular and structural properties. Films were processed by compression molding …

Keratin is a largely available protein that can be obtained from the ca. 3 million tons of
feathers that the European poultry industry produces as a side-stream. Here, the …

Proteins are promising precursors to be used in production of sustainable materials with
properties resembling plastics, although protein modification or functionalization is often …