Unravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3D network formation

Abstract Chia (Salvia hispanica) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) seeds have the intrinsic ability to form a hydrogel concomitant with moisture-retention, slow releasing capability and proposed health benefits such as curbing diabetes and obesity by delaying digestion process. However, the underlying mo...

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Autores principales:	Malick Samateh, Neethu Pottackal, Setareh Manafirasi, Adiyala Vidyasagar, Charles Maldarelli, George John
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Publicado:	Nature Portfolio 2018
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:ed5d2f672c54406881af04d0dee7fc042021-12-02T11:40:37ZUnravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3D network formation10.1038/s41598-018-25691-32045-2322https://doaj.org/article/ed5d2f672c54406881af04d0dee7fc042018-05-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25691-3https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract Chia (Salvia hispanica) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) seeds have the intrinsic ability to form a hydrogel concomitant with moisture-retention, slow releasing capability and proposed health benefits such as curbing diabetes and obesity by delaying digestion process. However, the underlying mode of gelation at nanoscopic level is not clearly explained or explored. The present study elucidates and corroborates the hypothesis that the gelling behavior of such seeds is due to their nanoscale 3D-network formation. The preliminary study revealed the influence of several conditions like polarity, pH and hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity on fiber extrusion from the seeds which leads to gelation. Optical microscopic analysis clearly demonstrated bundles of fibers emanating from the seed coat while in contact with water, and live growth of fibers to form 3D network. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) studies confirmed 3D network formation with fiber diameters ranging from 20 to 50 nm.Malick SamatehNeethu PottackalSetareh ManafirasiAdiyala VidyasagarCharles MaldarelliGeorge JohnNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2018)
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spellingShingle	Medicine R Science Q Malick Samateh Neethu Pottackal Setareh Manafirasi Adiyala Vidyasagar Charles Maldarelli George John Unravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3D network formation
description	Abstract Chia (Salvia hispanica) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) seeds have the intrinsic ability to form a hydrogel concomitant with moisture-retention, slow releasing capability and proposed health benefits such as curbing diabetes and obesity by delaying digestion process. However, the underlying mode of gelation at nanoscopic level is not clearly explained or explored. The present study elucidates and corroborates the hypothesis that the gelling behavior of such seeds is due to their nanoscale 3D-network formation. The preliminary study revealed the influence of several conditions like polarity, pH and hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity on fiber extrusion from the seeds which leads to gelation. Optical microscopic analysis clearly demonstrated bundles of fibers emanating from the seed coat while in contact with water, and live growth of fibers to form 3D network. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) studies confirmed 3D network formation with fiber diameters ranging from 20 to 50 nm.
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author	Malick Samateh Neethu Pottackal Setareh Manafirasi Adiyala Vidyasagar Charles Maldarelli George John
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title	Unravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3D network formation
title_short	Unravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3D network formation
title_full	Unravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3D network formation
title_fullStr	Unravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3D network formation
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title_sort	unravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3d network formation
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Unravelling the secret of seed-based gels in water: the nanoscale 3D network formation

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