Obtention and Characterisation of Gelatine-Based Hydrogels Reinforced with the Amino Acids Cysteine (Cy) and Glutamine (Gt)
Heidi Fonseca Florido, Ángel Villabona-Ortiz, Rodrigo Ortega-Toro · 2026
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Heidi Fonseca Florido and co-authors present a 2026 study on gelatine gels strengthened with two amino acids. Plastic waste fills land and wild places, so food packaging needs greener options. The team cast gelatine films with cysteine or glutamine added. They then tested the look, structure, heat traits, and barrier traits of each film.
Each additive changed the base gel in its own way. Cysteine made films darker, less clear, and more water-shy at the surface. Glutamine made films clear, even, and more heat-stable, with a tighter inner network. Lab checks backed those contrasts in structure and heat response. The choice of additive lets makers tune the film for a task. The work supports packaging that breaks down after use.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Heidi Fonseca Florido, Ángel Villabona-Ortiz, Rodrigo Ortega-Toro |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 48 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |