Blood plasma
Blood plasma is the liquid component of blood that contains various proteins, electrolytes, hormones, and other important substances. Spray drying is a technique that has been investigated for the production of blood plasma powder, offering advantages such as improved stability, preservation of biological activity, and ease of storage and transport.
The areas of focus in spray drying of blood plasma include optimizing the process parameters, such as the inlet and outlet temperatures, atomizer type, and feed rate, to achieve the desired particle size, morphology, and preservation of functional proteins and bioactive components. Additionally, research has been conducted to evaluate the impact of different drying conditions and formulation additives on the physical and chemical properties of the powder, such as its solubility, reconstitution properties, and shelf-life.
Furthermore, spray drying has been explored as a method for producing blood plasma-derived protein isolates or concentrates, which can be used in various applications, such as nutritional supplements, sports nutrition, and medical formulations. These powders offer concentrated sources of bioactive proteins and can be tailored to meet specific nutritional requirements or therapeutic needs.
Overall, spray drying of blood plasma offers a promising approach for the production of stable and bioactive plasma powders, providing opportunities for their use in a range of applications in the fields of nutrition, medicine, and biotechnology.
Please see the application note for starting paramters, formulations and some results.
