A regenerated fiber from rennet-treated casein micelles

Abstract Casein as the major protein of milk is a promising source for biopolymer fibers. Current casein-based fibers are fabricated by dissolving caseins in alkaline media and wet spinning coagulation bath containing harsh chemicals. In milk, casein present so-called micelles (CMs). Based on rennet-induced aggregation, we developed process that can be applied micellar sustainable way without use Fabricated show surface with characteristic microstructure, which also detected embedded network structure inside fiber. The stable under acidic neutral conditions decompose down to aggregates sizes comparable microstructure. so far reached tensile properties fiber between low mid double-digit percentage range compared azlons.