Preparation and Characterization of Polyelectrolyte Complexes of Hibiscus esculentus (Okra) Gum and Chitosan

Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) of Okra gum (OKG) extracted from fruits of Hibiscus esculentus (Malvaceae) and chitosan (CH) were prepared using ionic gelation technique. The PECs were insoluble and maximum yield was obtained at weight ratio of 7 : 3. The supernatant obtained after extracting PECs...

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Main Authors: Vivekjot Brar, Gurpreet Kaur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biomaterials
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4856287
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