Application of Vibrational Spectroscopic Techniques in the Study of the Natural Polysaccharides and Their Cross-Linking Process
Barbara Gieroba, Grzegorz Kalisz, Mikołaj Krysa, Maryna Khalavka, Agata Przekora
Abstract
Polysaccharides are one of the most abundant natural polymers and their molecular structure influences many crucial characteristics-inter alia hydrophobicity, mechanical, and physicochemical properties. Vibrational spectroscopic techniques, such as infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopies are excellent tools to study their arrangement during polymerization and cross-linking processes. This review paper summarizes the application of the above-mentioned analytical methods to track the structure of natural polysaccharides, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, glucan, starch, chitosan, dextran, and their derivatives, which affects their industrial and medical use.
Topics & Concepts
PolysaccharideHemicelluloseChitosanCellulosePolymerPullulanPolymerizationInfrared spectroscopyRaman spectroscopyChemistryChemical engineeringStarchInfraredDextranMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryPolymer scienceOpticsEngineeringPhysicsPolysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Cellulose Research Studies