Small angle neutron scattering quantifies the hierarchical structure in fibrous calcium caseinate

Pronounced fibres are formed through simple shearing of a dense calcium caseinate dispersion. Both mechanical tests and scanning electron microscopy images demonstrate that the material is anisotropic. It is hypothesised that calcium caseinate aggregates, under shear, align into micro-fibres and bundle further into a hierarchical structure....

Fibre formation in calcium caseinate influenced by solvent isotope effect and drying method – A neutron spectroscopy study

We present an investigation of the dynamics of calcium caseinate as a function of hydration, solvent isotope (H₂O and D₂O) and drying methods (roller drying and spray drying), using quasi-elastic neutron scattering (QENS). These factors are key to the formation of fibres in this material which makes it a potential...