By blending cellulose nanofibers from wood with zein protein from corn, the scientists developed an emulsion. Cellulose’s ability to both attract and repel water makes it effective at forming ...

The zein protein, on the other hand, helps stabilize the emulsion and trap oils. Liu and colleagues then tested the cleaning capacity of the cellulose/zein detergent on cotton fabrics and dishes ...

During this ethanol production, the most abundant protein in corn, called zein, is discarded as waste. It is not a good protein source for humans since it lacks the essential amino acids. Zein, ...

The researchers combined cellulose nanofibers from wood with zein protein from corn to create an emulsion. Cellulose can attract and repel water, so it is effective at forming such emulsions and ...

To solve these problems, the researchers added a thin coating of corn protein, called zein, to the separator, the layer that sits between the battery’s two sides. The coating formed a barrier ...

To solve these problems, the researchers added a thin coating of corn protein, called zein, to the separator, the layer that sits between the battery’s two sides. The coating formed a barrier which ...