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A shear‑rate‑dependent technique that aligns protein networks to trigger rapid, temperature‑controlled gelation.
Origin: Japanese research group (2018) — Japan
See full technique reference →Shear induces alignment of protein chains, promoting β‑sheet formation and covalent cross‑linking. The resulting network exhibits a storage modulus G′ >10³ Pa and a loss modulus G″ < G′, yielding a viscoelastic gel. Temperature and protein concentration modulate the kinetics and final texture.
Primary Reaction
Shear‑induced alignment → β‑sheet formation → covalent cross‑linking of protein networks
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