Reconsideration of the conformation of methyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ethers in aqueous solution
Kengo Arai, Yoshiki Horikawa, Toshiyuki Shikata, Hiroki Iwase
Abstract
0.9 and 0.37 nm, respectively, regardless of the chemically modified conditions and molar masses. A rationally speculated structure model for the MC and HpMC samples dissolved in aqueous solution was proposed.
Topics & Concepts
CelluloseMethyl celluloseAqueous solutionChemistryOrganic chemistryHydroxypropyl cellulosePolymer chemistryPolymerAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesCarbohydrate Chemistry and SynthesisBiopolymer Synthesis and Applications