Chemistry and Applications of Polysaccharide Solutions in Strong Electrolytes/Dipolar Aprotic Solvents: An Overview

Biopolymers and their derivatives are being actively investigated as substitutes for petroleum-based polymers. This has generated an intense interest in investigating new solvents, in particular for cellulose, chitin/chitosan, and starch. This overview focuses on recent advances in the dissolution a...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth P. G. Arêas, Omar A. El Seoud, Haq Nawaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/1/1270