Molecular weight analysis of starches: Which technique?

Starch - StärkeVolume 68, Issue 9-10 p. 846-853 Review Molecular weight analysis of starches: Which technique? Stephen E. Harding, Corresponding Author Stephen E. Harding steve.harding@nottingham.ac.uk National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UK Correspondence: Professor Stephen E. Harding, National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UK. E-mail:steve.harding@nottingham.ac.uk Fax: +44 115 951 6142Search for more papers by this authorGary G. Adams, Gary G. Adams National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UKSearch for more papers by this authorRichard B. Gillis, Richard B. Gillis National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UKSearch for more papers by this author Stephen E. Harding, Corresponding Author Stephen E. Harding steve.harding@nottingham.ac.uk National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UK Correspondence: Professor Stephen E. Harding, National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UK. E-mail:steve.harding@nottingham.ac.uk Fax: +44 115 951 6142Search for more papers by this authorGary G. Adams, Gary G. Adams National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UKSearch for more papers by this authorRichard B. Gillis, Richard B. Gillis National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 April 2016 https://doi.org/10.1002/star.201600042Citations: 12Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract A number of methods are available to researchers for estimating molecular weights (molar masses) and molecular weight distributions of starches − or those in solution, using an appropriate solvent/solubilisation protocol. We outline the methods available and assess their relative merits and limitations. We focus on size-exclusion chromatography or field flow fractionation coupled to multi-angle light scattering, viscometry, and sedimentation velocity and sedimentation equilibrium in the analytical ultracentrifuge. Citing Literature Volume68, Issue9-10September 2016Pages 846-853 RelatedInformation