Getting the feel of food structure with atomic force microscopy

A. Patrick Gunning, Victor J. Morris

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

31 Citations (Scopus)
8 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

This article describes the progress in the development of the atomic force microscope as an imaging tool and a force transducer, with particular reference to applications in food science. Use as an imaging tool has matured and emphasis is placed on the novel insights gained from the use of the technique to study food macromolecules and food colloids, and the subsequent applications of this new knowledge in food science. Use as a force transducer is still emerging and greater emphasis is given on the methodology and analysis. Where available, applications of force measurements between molecules or between larger colloidal particles are discussed, where they have led to new insights or solved problems related to food science. The future prospects of the technique in imaging or through force measurements are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)62-76
JournalFood Hydrocolloids
Volume78
Early online date15 May 2017
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2018

Keywords

  • Atomic force microscopy
  • Colloids
  • Emulsions
  • Ligand-receptor interactions
  • Mucin
  • Polysaccharides

Cite this