Chitosan based polyelectrolyte complexes

Macromolecular SymposiaVolume 168, Issue 1 p. 103-116 Article Chitosan based polyelectrolyte complexes Carlos Peniche, Carlos Peniche Centro de BiomaterialesSearch for more papers by this authorWaldo Argüelles-Monal, Waldo Argüelles-Monal IMRE, University of Havana, 10400, Havana, CubaSearch for more papers by this author Carlos Peniche, Carlos Peniche Centro de BiomaterialesSearch for more papers by this authorWaldo Argüelles-Monal, Waldo Argüelles-Monal IMRE, University of Havana, 10400, Havana, CubaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 April 2001 https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-3900(200103)168:1<103::AID-MASY103>3.0.CO;2-KCitations: 38AboutPDF 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 Abstract Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) are formed through the electrostatic interactions between polymers carrying opposite charges. Here are presented results of basic studies on the PECs of chitosan with other polysaccharides such as sodium alginate, carboxymethyl cellulose, polygalacturonic acid and κ-carrageenan. An extensive study on chitosan/carboxymethyl cellulose membranes, regarding its swelling characteristics and water vapour sorption is offered. Also the interaction of chitosan with polyacrylic acid has been examined from the thermodynamic point of view. Citing Literature Volume168, Issue1March 2001Pages 103-116 RelatedInformation