Development of stable high internal phase emulsions by pickering stabilization: Utilization of zein-propylene glycol alginate-rhamnolipid complex particles as colloidal emulsifiers

In this study, zein-propylene glycol alginate-rhamnolipid complex particles were prepared with suitable three-phase contact angles (θ) for stabilizing oil-in-water Pickering high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs). At a fixed oil phase volume (φ = 0.75), particle concentration influenced the stability, physical properties, and rheology of HIPEs. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed that complex particles formed a densely packed particle layer...