Diameter prediction mathematical models for xanthan gum-alginate capsules produced by extrusion-dripping method

Hui-Yen Ong, Boon-Beng Lee, Zarina Zakaria, Eng Seng Chan

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Abstract

The aim of this work is to compare the applicability of particle diameter prediction mathematical models (i.e. Tate s Law equation, the modified Tate s Law equation, the modified Yildirim s model) to determine diameter of liquid core capsules. The capsules were produced by extruding xanthan gum-calcium chloride solution through a hypodermic needle into sodium alginate solution. The effects of two types of xanthan gum with different concentrations and needle diameters on capsule diameter were investigated in this work. The results showed that there was no significant difference in capsule diameter despite different types and concentrations of xanthan gum were used. However, the diameter of the capsules increased when the diameter of needles increased. As a whole, the produced capsules were in the range of 3.47 mm to 4.86 mm. Among the three studied prediction models, the modified Tate s Law mathematical equation was the most suitable model for the diameter prediction of the liquid core capsules with AAD of 2.74 and MAD of 6.55 .
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics, Engineering and Industrial Applications (ICoMEIA)
EditorsMohammad Fadzli Ramli, Ahmad Kadri Junoh, Nurshazneem Roslan, Maz Jamilah Masnan, Mohammad Huskhazrin Kharuddin
Place of PublicationNew York USA
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics
Pages1 - 6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780735413047
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventInternational Conference on Mathematics, Engineering and Industrial Applications (ICoMEIA) - Penang Malaysia, New York USA
Duration: 1 Jan 2015 → …

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Mathematics, Engineering and Industrial Applications (ICoMEIA)
CityNew York USA
Period1/01/15 → …

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