ECB-ART-45646
Carbohydr Polym
2017 Oct 01;173:344-352. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.05.078.
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Specific ion effects in polysaccharide dispersions.
Abstract
The specific effects induced by some strong electrolytes or neutral co-solutes on aqueous mixtures of guar gum (GG), sodium alginate (SA) and sodium hyaluronate (SH) were studied through rheology and DSC experiments. The results are discussed in terms of changes in the polymer conformation, structure of the network and hydration properties. This study is also aimed at controlling the viscosity of the aqueous mixtures for application in green formulations to be used as fracturing fluids for shale gas extraction plants.
PubMed ID: 28732875
Article link: Carbohydr Polym