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Molecular weight analysis of starches: which technique?

Harding, Stephen E.; Adams, Gary G.; Gillis, Richard B.

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STEPHEN HARDING STEVE.HARDING@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Applied Biochemistry

Gary G. Adams

Richard B. Gillis



Abstract

A number of methods are available to researchers for estimating molecular weights (molar masses) and molecular weight distributions of starches ? or those in solution, using an appropriate solvent/solubilisation protocol. We outline the methods available and assess their relative merits and limitations. We focus on size-exclusion chromatography or field flow fractionation coupled to multi-angle light scattering, viscometry, and sedimentation velocity and sedimentation equilibrium in the analytical ultracentrifuge.

Citation

Harding, S. E., Adams, G. G., & Gillis, R. B. (2016). Molecular weight analysis of starches: which technique?. Starch/Stärke, 68(9-10), https://doi.org/10.1002/star.201600042

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Mar 5, 2016
Online Publication Date May 6, 2016
Publication Date Sep 7, 2016
Deposit Date Apr 3, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Starch - Stärke
Print ISSN 0038-9056
Electronic ISSN 1521-379X
Publisher Wiley-VCH Verlag
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 68
Issue 9-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.1002/star.201600042
Keywords Hydrodynamics, Molecular weight, Solubility
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/818723
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1002/star.201600042
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