Sungil Ferreira Data-verified

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Sungil Ferreira's research focuses on the development of encapsulation technologies and the optimization of food ingredient functionality. His work investigates methods for encapsulating active compounds, such as turmeric oleoresin, using techniques like spray drying and complex coacervation. Ferreira studies the impact of different encapsulating materials, including maltodextrin, gelatin, and starch blends, on the stability and water sorption properties of these encapsulated products. He also explores novel methods for inducing complex coacervation, utilizing dual fluid nozzles and metal membranes, and examines the effects of process parameters like curing temperature and shear rate on capsule formation. His research extends to protein-polysaccharide complexes for optimizing emulsion stability, with investigations into the effects of varying protein/polysaccharide ratios and homogenization methods. Ferreira also reviews sustainable fermentation approaches for producing microbial proteins and cultivated meat for alternative meat products. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 9 with 20 publications and 304 citations.

Metrics

• h-index: 9
• Publications: 22
• Citations: 329