Hansen solubility parameters as a useful tool in searching for solvents for soy proteins†
Abstract
Plant proteins as sustainable sources of biomacromolecules could be utilized as materials if proper and processable solvents can be identified. In an effort to search for proper solvents for soy proteins, we found that Hansen solubility parameters could be used as a useful tool to predict solvent systems that are likely to dissolve significant amount of the plant proteins.