A method for determining the uniquely high molecular weight of chitin extracted from raw shrimp shells using ionic iquids
Hannah B. Wineinger, Julia L. Shamshina, Adrian Kelly, Catherine King, Robin D. Rogers
Abstract
Because the very high molecular weight of biopolymers extracted from biomass using ionic liquids (ILs) cannot be accurately determined using conventional methodologies, we have developed a new method for<italic>M</italic><sub>w</sub>determination based on static light scattering (SLS) in IL solution.
Topics & Concepts
ShrimpChitinRaw materialIonic bondingChemistryIonic liquidChemical engineeringPolymer scienceChromatographyBiologyFisheryOrganic chemistryChitosanEngineeringIonCatalysisNanocomposite Films for Food Packagingbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdvanced Cellulose Research Studies