The aim of this research is to understand the solid state physical properties of inulin in regards to the spray-drying treatments. In this context, inulin powders were produced by pilot spray-drying a commercial inulin dispersion under various feed (Tfeed) and inlet air (Tin) temperatures. More particularly, the amorphous and crystalline properties of the powders were studied by developing different fine characterization tools, such as modulated differential scanning calorimetry or powder X-ray diffraction. When the temperature of the inulin water systems increased, the crystallinity of the powder decreased. To a smaller extent, this tendency is also observed with the increase of the inlet air temperature of the spray drier. For example, an amorphous powder is obtained with a Tfeed of 90°C whatever the Tin (comprised between 120 and 230°C); whereas for a Tfeed of 80°C, a Tin of 230°C is necessary to obtain the same result. Adsorption isotherms were established on four powders covering a large range of crystallinity (crystallinity index from 0 to 92). The Guggenheim Anderson de Boer model was fitted to the experimental data. As the water content of the powders increased, the glass transition of inulin decreased. When the Tg droped below the storage temperature (20°C for example), the powders crystallized and underwent clumping phenomenon. Under these conditions, a continuous hard mass was observed for the amorphous powders; while their semi-crystalline counterparts were agglomerated but friable. To understand these changes, a kinetic study of the physical properties evolution and stability of an amorphous powder as a function of its water content was realized. These results allowed to correlate the Tg water content relationship to the evolution of the powders behaviour, such as stickiness or hardening during storage.

La lipase de Yarrowia lipolytica (EC 3.1.1.3) est une enzyme appartenant à la classe des hydrolases. La non pathogénicité et le caractère hyperproducteur en lipase de cette levure lui confèrent une place de choix au sein de lunité de Bio-industries du Centre Wallon de Biologie Industrielle. Ce présent travail sinscrit dans le cadre général du développement industriel de la lipase de Yarrowia lipolytica et concerne plus particulièrement le traitement post-culture de lenzyme afin de réaliser des formes liquides, poudres atomisées, immobilisées et enrobées à laide des polymères acryliques. Latomisation de la lipase en présence ou en absence de poudre de lait a permis lacquisition de poudres fluentes, stables à 4 et 20°C et présentant des températures de transition vitreuse comprises entre 51 et 79°C. Lactivité deau de conservation des poudres était ≤ 0.4. La stabilisation de lenzyme sous forme de liquide concentré réalisée avec le monopropylène glycol (MPG), les inhibiteurs de protéases et lirradiation aux rayons gamma ont révélé que le MPG à 50% et la technique dirradiation au rayon gamma permettaient la stérilisation et la préservation de lactivité enzymatique. Par ailleurs, limmobilisation de cette enzyme par trois techniques (adsorption, inclusion et liaison covalente) a révélé une amélioration de ses propriétés caractéristiques telles que la thermostabilté et la résistance aux solvants. La technique dimmobilisation par adsorption et par liaison covalente a permis une utilisation multiple de lenzyme. Létude préliminaire de faisabilité des formes galéniques à base de la lipase de Y. lipolytica a montré la capacité de cette enzyme à être mise sous forme de comprimés et de poudres encapsulées. La comparaison réalisée in vitro entre le Créon 150mg (produit pharmaceutique) et les formes galéniques à base de la lipase a montré des temps de gastro-résistance et de délitage similaires. Ces différentes formules de la lipase posent des jalons nécessaires pour leurs applications dans des secteurs agroalimentaires, environnementaux et pharmaceutiques. Yarrowia lipolytica lipase (EC.3.1.1.3) is an enzyme which belongs to the class of hydrolases. Nonpathogenicity and the high-lipase producing character of this yeast have emphasised its use within the laboratory of Bio-industry of the Walloon Center of Industrial Biology. The present work lies within the general scope of the industrial development of the lipase from Yarrowia lipolytica. More particularly it relates to the post-culture treatment of the enzyme in order to obtain liquid forms, atomized powders, immobilized and coated enzymes using acrylic polymers. The atomization of lipase in presence or absence of milk powder allowed the achievement of flowing, stable powders at 4 and 20°C, with glass transition temperatures ranging between 51 and 79°C. The water activity of preservation of the powders was ≤ 0.4. Stabilization of the enzyme under the form of concentrated liquid carried out with monopropylen glycol (MPG), proteases inhibitors and gamma irradiation revealed that MPG (50%) and gamma irradiation allowed sterilization and conservation of the enzymatic activity. In addition, the immobilization of the enzyme through three techniques (adsorption, inclusion and covalent bond) revealed an improvement of some properties such as thermostability and resistance to solvents. Immobilization by adsorption and covalent bond allowed multiple uses of the enzyme. The preliminary study of feasibility of galenic forms containing the lipase from Y. lipolytica showed the capacity of this enzyme to be put under the form of tablets and encapsulated powders. The in vitro comparison of Creon 150mg (pharmaceutical product) and galenic forms containing the lipase, showed similar times of acid-resistance and of disintegration. These various formulas of the lipase constitute milestones necessary for their applications in food, environmental and pharmaceutical industries.