瓜尔胶
瓜尔豆属
生物高聚物
黄原胶
胚乳
瓜尔
高分子科学
化学
多糖
增稠剂
聚合物
溶解度
半乳甘露聚糖
增稠
化学工程
生物技术
材料科学
有机化学
食品科学
复合材料
生物化学
流变学
工程类
生物
作者
Nandkishore Thombare,Usha Jha,Sumit Mishra,Mahtab Z. Siddiqui
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.04.001
摘要
Guar gum is the powdered endosperm of the seeds of the Cyamopsis tetragonolobus which is a leguminous crop. The endosperm contains a complex polysaccharide called galactomannan, which is a polymer of d-galactose and d-mannose. This hydroxyl group rich polymer when added to water forms hydrogen bonding imparting significant viscosity and thickening to the solution. Due to its thickening, emulsifying, binding and gelling properties, quick solubility in cold water, wide pH stability, film forming ability and biodegradability, it finds applications in large number of industries. In last few decades a lot of research has been done on guar gum to fit it into particular application, as such or by its structural modifications. This review gives an overview of the nature, chemistry and properties of guar gum and discusses recent developments in its modifications and applications in major industries like hydraulic fracturing, explosives, food, agriculture, textile, paper, cosmetics, bioremediation, drug delivery, medical and pharmaceuticals. This article would help researchers engaged in biopolymer area and other end-users who want to begin research in natural polysaccharides.
科研通智能强力驱动
Strongly Powered by AbleSci AI