Browsing Theses by Subject "polysaccharide"
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Characterization of the Conformation and Internal Backbone Dynamics of a-Polyglucans by Pyrene Excimer Fluorescence
(University of Waterloo, 2021-11-23)The conformation and internal backbone dynamics (IBD) of several pyrene-labeled polysaccharides (Py-PSs), namely Py-Amylopectin, Py-Glycogen, Py-Dextran, and Py-Pullulan, were successfully examined with a combination of ... -
Chemical Modification of Poly-α-1,3-Glucan
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-09)Sustainability is becoming a primary consideration in the development of new materials. Specifically, renewability and biodegradability are desirable properties for materials in a variety of applications, including packaging ... -
Curdlan 1,3-Beta-Glucans: A New Platform for Polymer Drug Delivery
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-25)1,3-β-glucans are a class of natural polysaccharides with unique pharmacological properties and the ability to form triple helical structures and resilient gels. Curdlan and other 1,3-β-glucans have found application ...