%0 Journal Article
%T Fabrication and functional application of zein-based core-shell structures: A review.
%A Han L
%A Zhu J
%A Jones KL
%A Yang J
%A Zhai R
%A Cao J
%A Hu B
%J Int J Biol Macromol
%V 272
%N 0
%D 2024 Jun 31
%M 38823740
%F 8.025
%R 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132796
%X Core-shell structures exhibit a number of distinct absorptive properties that make them attractive tools for use in a range of industrial contexts including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food/agriculture. Several recent studies have focused on the development and fabrication of zein-based core-shell structures for a range of functional material deliveries. However, no recent review article has evaluated the fabrication of such core-shell structures for food-based applications. In this paper, we therefore survey current approaches to fabricating different zein-based platforms including particles, fibers, films, and hydrogels that have appeared in a variety of functionally relevant applications. In addition, we highlight certain challenges and future research directions in this field, thereby providing a novel perspective on zein-based core-shell structures.