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Formulation And Functional Properties Of Whey Protein Based Tissue Adhesive Using Totarol As An Antimicrobial Agent, Yifan Hou

Graduate College Dissertations and Theses

Tissue adhesives have been widely used in surgical procedures. Compared to traditional surgical sutures, tissue adhesives provide fast bonding experiences and full closure of wounds. However, current tissue adhesives are mostly fossil-based synthetic products. Therefore, it is of great significance to explore the use of natural polymers in tissue adhesives. Whey is a low-end byproduct of cheese making. Whey protein consists of a group of small globular proteins. They can exhibit adhesive properties if their structures are modified by physical or chemical means. The objectives of this study were to investigate the formulation and functional properties of whey protein based …