The rheological and thickening properties of cationic xanthan gum

In the present study, cationic xanthan gum (CXG) was synthesized to enhance the rheological property of xanthan gum (XG) by attaching quaternary amine groups to the backbone of XG. The efficacy of the substitution was confirmed by FT-IR spectra and ¹³C NMR. The surface morphology was changed considerably as demonstrated by SEM. The examined rheological properties of XG and CXG include steady-state and dynamic rheological properties. The results show that quaternary amine groups are successfully grafted onto the XG molecule. Apparent viscosity, storage modulus, and loss modulus of CXG solutions are greater than those of XG solutions under the same conditions. It is moreover found that apparent viscosity and viscoelasticity increase with the degree of substitution. The data indicate that the modified XG has much better heat resistance.     

Rheological properties of water-soluble cross-linked xanthan gum

Water-soluble crossslinked xanthan gum (CXG) was prepared from xanthan gum (XG) and epichlorohydrin under alkaline condition by ethanol solvent method. Rheological properties and heat resistance performance of different concentrations of aqueous XG and CXG solutions were investigated. The results showed that the apparent viscosity of 4 g · L^?1 CXG solution was 2.57 times that of 4 g · L^?1 XG solution. The storage modulus G′ and the loss modulus G″ of CXG solutions were greater than those of XG solutions, and viscoelastic and thixotropic properties were more significant in CXG solutions. At 80°C, these two solutions were sheared at 170 s^?1 for 90 minutes, the reserved viscosity was 32.30 and 62.15 mPa · s for XG and CXG solutions, respectively. The heat resistance performance of CXG solution was better than that of XG solution. Nonlinear co-rotational Jeffreys model could be applied to describe the flow curves of XG and CXG solutions correctly, and the calculated values were in good agreement with the experimental data.     

Rheological and microrheological characterization of a novel amphoteric xanthan gum

A novel amphoteric xanthan gum (AXG) containing anionic carboxyl groups and cationic quaternary ammonium substituents was prepared from xanthan gum (XG) and 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltriethanolammonium acetate. The rheological and microrheological properties of AXG and XG solutions were studied in this work. The rheological results showed that the apparent viscosity of the 0.4% AXG solution was 5.26 times that of the 0.4% XG solution, and the AXG solution exhibited more obvious thixotropy and much stronger viscoelasticity than the XG solution. Both experiment and numerical simulations were adopted to investigate the gel-breaking process of the AXG solution, and the rheokinetics equations can well describe the evolution of complex viscosity. Moreover, the optical microrheology method was also adopted to investigate the microrheological behavior of AXG and XG solutions. The microrheological results showed that the AXG solution exhibited higher viscosity index at zero shear and a more obvious solid-like behavior than the XG solution. Good agreement is found when comparing the results obtained from microrheology to classical rheology, which verifies the feasibility of the microrheology method for measuring the solution properties, especially some properties not well described by the current rheological approach.     

Rheokinetic study of gel-breaking process of xanthan gum solution

The dynamic rheological behavior of xanthan gum (XG) during the gel-breaking process was studied in this work. Both experimental and numerical simulations were adopted to investigate the effects of temperature and added salt on the gel-breaking process. The results showed that the gel-breaking reaction is slowed down by the added salt, while temperature has a positive influence on the chemical degradation of XG. The novel rheokinetics equations were established to describe the gel-breaking process of XG and the simulated values are in good agreement with experimental data. The changes of the model parameters with respect to temperature and added salt are consistent with the experimental results obtained with rheometer, which verifies the feasibility of the established rheokinetics equations for characterizing the gel-breaking reaction of XG.     

Double Emulsions Stabilized by Xanthan in the Absence of Hydrophilic Surfactant

The preparation of double water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsions containing xanthan gum (XG) in the absence of hydrophilic surfactant was investigated. The emulsions were prepared by the two-step emulsification process. The stability of these systems was evaluated through the evaluation of physicochemical and rheological properties. Microscopic observations in combination with particle size analysis were also performed. The obtained results show that it is possible to prepare stable double emulsions with a single polysaccharide by using the indirect process. The stability depends on the viscosity of the continuous phase and hence the concentration of XG. The apparent viscosity of the emulsions increased with the increase of XG concentration. Particle size analysis shows that the droplet sizes are directly related to XG concentration.     

Rheological properties of modified xanthan and their influence on printing performances on cotton with reactive dyes in screen printing

In this study, various modified xanthan gums (MXG) were prepared by deacetylation under alkali treatment at certain temperature. The molecular weight of xanthan gum decreased after alkali modification. Rheological properties such as flowability, thixotropy and viscoelasticity were investigated via steady-shear, transient and dynamic oscillatory tests. The results showed that the flowability and viscous effect of MXG increased, while the structural viscosity and elastic effect decreased with increasing degrees of modification. Compared to xanthan gum, printing performances using MXG as a thickener were improved, especially the screenability, color yield and penetration. In addition, the quantitative interpretation of the rheological parameters, which are strongly associated with the quality-determining parameters, was obtained using rheological models (the power-law and Friedrich-Braun models). Excellent printing performances were achieved by applying MXG under the appropriate modification conditions. These thickeners, which have better flowability, more viscous behavior and smaller structural viscosity, might be good pastes to meet the the requirements of cotton printing with reactive dyes.     

三偏磷酸钠交联黄原胶的制备及其溶液流变性

以三偏磷酸钠(STMP)为交联剂,合成了水溶性低交联度黄原胶(XG),依据其溶液粘度优化出了最佳合成条件;考察了电解质质量分数、pH值及温度对STMP交联黄原胶(简记为SP-c-XG)溶液流变性的影响,并与XG溶液进行了对比。 结果表明,在所研究的电解质(NaCl和CaCl₂)质量分数(0~5.0%)、pH值(2~11)和温度(20~70 ℃)范围内,SP-c-XG和XG溶液的流变曲线均为假塑型,符合Herschel-Bulkley模型;其屈服值、表观粘度和动力学模量随电解质质量分数增大均先下降后上升,而随pH值的升高先升高后降低,随温度升高而降低。 SP-c-XG和XG溶液具有相似的流变性,但与XG溶液相比,SP-c-XG溶液具有更高的屈服值和表观粘度,特别是具有更强的弹性和耐温性,在油田强化采油领域具有重要应用前景。     

Effect of Xanthan Gum on the Performance of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam

Solution properties of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) formulations containing different xanthan gum contents were investigated first by varying the mass fraction of xanthan gum in the range of 0.1–0.5%. Foam properties and fire-extinguishing performance of the AFFF formulations were then evaluated. Results indicated that xanthan gum content slightly affected surface tension of foam solutions. However, xanthan gum significantly affected viscosity of AFFF concentrates. Foaming of the AFFF formulations was hardly affected by xanthan gum, but foam stability of the compounds was obviously enhanced with the addition of xanthan gum. Optimal xanthan gum content was determined as 0.3%, which resulted in the shortest 90% control time and fire extinguishment time. Burnback time of foams increased with the addition of xanthan gum because of the enhanced foam stability.     

Synthesis and performance evaluation of a water-soluble copolymer as high-performance fluid loss additive for water-based drilling fluid at high temperature

Drilling fluids are widely used in the drilling of deep wells to clean and transport the rock cuttings, maintain the sidewall of oil well, lubricate and cool the drilling bit, and control the formation pressures. The present work aims at improving the high-temperature resistance of water-based drilling fluid by using the newly synthesized fluid loss additive named PAASD. This copolymer was obtained through the solution polymerization of four kinds of monomers. The synthesis conditions with the optimal API filtration were studied by single synthetic experiment, and the chemical structure of final product was confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. The target product was carried out with thermal stability analysis, rheological property, filtrate property, temperature resistant capacity, salt tolerance capacity, micro-crosslink structure property, particle size distribution and the compatibility performance experiment. The results showed that PAASD was an efficient fluid loss additive, and the API filtration of fresh water drilling fluid containing 2% PAASD was only 5.2 mL, it was 10.6 mL after aging at the condition of 200°C and 16 h. Besides, PAASD has a good thermal stability, salt tolerance, and it could improve the rheological property of drilling fluid system obviously. Therefore, it could be used as fluid loss additive of water-based drilling fluid in salty and high-temperature environment.     

黄原胶和瓜尔胶混合溶液及其硼砂交联体系的流变性能

本文研究了黄原胶(XG)和瓜尔胶(GG)的混合溶液及其硼砂(B)交联体系的流变性,考察了XG/GG间的“协同增效作用”以及溶液组成、pH和电解质(NaCl和CaCl 2)对其流变性的影响。结果表明,所有溶液体系均为假塑型流体,其流变曲线可用Herschel-Bulkley和Casson模型描述。XG和GG复配具有明显的“协同增粘效应”,在XG占两聚合物的质量分数w(XG)为20%和90%时协同增粘效应最强,其“协同增粘率”(R m)分别约为42%和34%。硼砂(B)可交联XG/GG混合溶液,其交联增粘效果随w(XG)的减小和硼砂质量浓度ρ(B)的增大而增大;在w(XG)=50%和ρ(B)=1.00 g/L时,“交联增粘率”可达85%。在所研究的pH值范围(6.2~10.0)内,XG/GG混合溶液的流变性基本无变化,而XG/GG/B交联体系(w(XG)=50%和ρ(B)=0.75~1.00 g/L)的表观粘度随pH值增大先升高后降低,pH=9.0时出现最大值,交联增粘率达107%。电解质可使XG/GG/B交联溶液(w(XG)=10%和ρ(B)=0.50 g/L)体系的粘度大幅下降,且CaCl 2的影响明显高于NaCl,表明交联结构的耐盐能力较差。这些结果加深了对XG/GG混合溶液流变性的认识,可为其实际应用(如在强化采油中的应用)提供依据。     

E-beam radiation synthesis of xanthan-gum/carboxymethylcellulose superabsorbent hydrogels with incorporated graphene oxide

In this study the electron beam (e-beam) radiation synthesis in “paste-like condition” and characterization of the network structure of acrylic acid (AA) sodium salt/xanthan gum (XG)/carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) superabsorbent hydrogels incorporating graphene oxide (GO) was investigated. The effects of the AA concentration on gel fraction, sol-gel analysis, swelling degree and network parameters, as well as the relationship between these parameters and radiation dose was also established.

Gel fraction exceeds 90%, and the p₀/q₀ ratio shows a moderate degradation process. The swelling kinetic data were used to determine, first the swelling degree, second the diffusion characteristics, and third the average molecular weight between crosslinks (Mc), as well as. The diffusion data revealed a Fickian mechanism transport, for each hydrogel compositions. The network parameters (Mc and ξ) increased with absorbed dose, while cross-linking density and the radiation-chemical yields were decreased.     

Xanthan Gum Production by <Emphasis Type="Italic">Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris</Emphasis> IBSBF 1866 and 1867 from Lignocellulosic Agroindustrial Wastes

This study aimed to evaluate the properties of xanthan gum produced by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris 1866 and 1867 from lignocellulosic agroindustrial wastes. XG was produced using an orbital shaker in a culture medium containing coconut shell (CS), cocoa husks (CH), or sucrose (S) minimally supplemented with urea and potassium. The XG production results varied between the CS, CH, and S means, and it was higher with the CH in strains 1866 (4.48 g L^?1) and 1867 (3.89 g L^?1). However, there was more apparent viscosity in the S gum (181.88 mPas) and the CS gum (112.06 mPas) for both 1866 and 1867, respectively. The ability of XG_CS and XG_CH to emulsify different vegetable oils was similar to the ability of XG_S. All gums exhibited good thermal stability and marked groups in the elucidation of compounds and particles with rough surfaces.     

Drainage of aqueous film-forming foam stabilized by different foam stabilizers

The present study focuses on the drainage property of aqueous film-forming foam stabilized by different types and concentrations of foam stabilizers. Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) formulation concentrates are prepared based on the main components of fluorocarbon surfactant, hydrocarbon surfactant, and organic solvents. Carboxymethylcellulose sodium (CS), xanthan gum (XG), and lauryl alcohol (LA) are selected as foam stabilizers of the AFFF. Surface tension, viscosity, and foamability tests of the AFFF solutions are conducted to evaluate the effect of foam stabilizers on the properties of AFFF solutions. Particularly, an apparatus is established based on the law of connected vessel in order to obtain the instantaneous mass of liquids drained from foams. The drainage features of the AFFFs containing different foam stabilizers are analyzed and compared with each other. The results indicate that AFFF drainage is significantly affected by the type and the concentration of foam stabilizers. The addition of CS and XG to AFFF results in a deceleration of foam drainage, while foam drainage is accelerated by the addition of LA. The variations of surface tension, viscosity, and liquid fraction of foams are the main reasons for the varying foam drainage rate. This study provides a direct connection between chemical components and fundamental properties of AFFF.     

Preparation and Performance of Thickened Liquids for Patients with Konjac Glucomannan-Mediated Dysphagia

The present study sought to characterize the rheological and thickening properties of Konjac glucomannan (KGM) and prepare thickening components for special medical purposes using KGM and maltodextrin as the primary raw materials and guar gum (GG), xanthan gum (XG), locust bean gum (LBG), and carrageenan (KC) as the supplemented materials. The formulation and preparation processes were optimized through single factor experiments taking sensory evaluation as an indicator. The results confirm that KGM had excellent thickening performance, reaching about 90 times its own mass. The optimal formulation process of the thickening components based on KGM was as follows: the mass concentration of the compound thickener (KGM/GG/XG/LBG/KC = 13:2:2:2:1) was 5.0–7.0 mg/mL; the maltodextrin concentration was 10.0 mg/mL; the brewing temperature of the thickening component was 60 °C with no restriction on consumption time. The rheology test results revealed that the thickening components had shear thinning characteristics, which could provide three different thickening effects of nectar-thick level (350 mPa·s), honey-thick level (1250 mPa·s), and pudding-thick level (1810 mPa·s) suitable for people with different degrees of chewing disorders. Overall, this study provides a theoretical basis and technical reference for KGM as a dietary nutrition support for patients with dysphagia.     

毛细管电泳分离和激光检测分析多糖胶

将多糖胶的混合物与荧光剂9-氨基芘-1,4,6-三磺酸(APTS)派生后再进行微量离心过滤分离。所得到的高分子部分采用毛细管电泳(CE)分离和激光诱导荧光(LIF)检测技术进行分析。缓冲溶液pH的调节和聚丙烯酰胺(PAA)涂层毛细管的使用有效地改善了多糖胶的分离效率和峰形。在优化条件下,iota、kappa角叉菜胶、藻胶、xanthan、carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)等5种组分的混合物和阿拉伯树胶、刺梧桐树胶、CMC等3种组分的混合物分别在pH 3.2和7.8的缓冲溶液下得到了     

Electroosmotic flow of non‐Newtonian fluids in a constriction microchannel

Insulator‐based dielectrophoresis has to date been almost entirely restricted to Newtonian fluids despite the fact that many of the chemical and biological fluids exhibit non‐Newtonian characteristics. We present herein an experimental study of the fluid rheological effects on the electroosmotic flow of four types of polymer solutions, i.e., 2000 ppm xanthan gum (XG), 5% polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), 3000 ppm polyethylene oxide (PEO), and 200 ppm polyacrylamide (PAA) solutions, through a constriction microchannel under DC electric fields of up to 400 V/cm. We find using particle streakline imaging that the fluid elasticity does not change significantly the electroosmotic flow pattern of weakly shear‐thinning PVP and PEO solutions from that of a Newtonian solution. In contrast, the fluid shear‐thinning causes multiple pairs of flow circulations in the weakly elastic XG solution, leading to a central jet with a significantly enhanced speed from before to after the channel constriction. These flow vortices are, however, suppressed in the strongly viscoelastic and shear‐thinning PAA solution.     

Rheological characterization of functional walnut oil-enriched butters stabilized by the various polysaccharides

Dynamic rheological measurements provide a valid determination of the ability of polymeric ingredients to compensate the reduced contribution of fat to texture and mouthfeel, as well as provide an emulsion that easily breaks down in commercial low-fat butters. In this study, the linear effects of pectin (PE, 0.5%) and xanthan gum (XG, 0.1%) and their interactions with locust bean gum (LBG, 0.2% and 0.4%), sodium-alginate (ALG, 0.2% and 0.4%), and modified starch (MS, 0.2% and 0.4%) on the flow behavior, dynamic rheological characteristics, and stability of reduced-fat butters containing 10% walnut oil (WO) were investigated. Results showed that the power law model can adequately fit the shear-rate/shear-stress data (0.888?≤?r?≤?0.992, p?G′?>?G″ at all frequencies. The samples prepared with PE–LBG (0.2% and 0.4%) and XG–ALG (0.4%) had the highest G′ values. The phase angle (G″/G′) decreased with increasing frequency from 0.03 to 15?Hz. The maximum apparent viscosity and stability were, respectively, found for WO butters formulated with XG–0.2% ALG and PE–0.4% LBG.     

A New Strong-Acid Free Route to Produce Xanthan Gum-PANI Composite Scaffold Supporting Bioelectricity

Conductive hybrid xanthan gum (XG)–polyaniline (PANI) biocomposites forming 3D structures able to mimic electrical biological functions are synthesized by a strong-acid free medium. In situ aniline oxidative chemical polymerizations are performed in XG water dispersions to produce stable XG–PANI pseudoplastic fluids. XG–PANI composites with 3D architectures are obtained by subsequent freeze-drying processes. The morphological investigation highlights the formation of porous structures; UV–vis and Raman spectroscopy characterizations assess the chemical structure of the produced composites. I–V measurements evidence electrical conductivity of the samples, while electrochemical analyses point out their capability to respond to electric stimuli with electron and ion exchanges in physiological-like environment. Trial tests on prostate cancer cells evaluate biocompatibility of the XG–PANI composite. Obtained results demonstrate that a strong acid-free route produces an electrically conductive and electrochemically active XG–PANI polymer composite. The investigation of charge transport and transfer, as well as of biocompatibility properties of composite materials produced in aqueous environments, brings new perspective for exploitation of such materials in biomedical applications. In particular, the developed strategy can be used to realize biomaterials working as scaffolds that require electrical stimulations for inducing cell growth and communication or for biosignals monitoring and analysis.     

Non-Newtonian flow behaviour of gellan gum aqueous solutions

Rheological properties of gellan gum solutions with and without salt have been monitored using oscillatory measurements and steady-shear viscosity measurements. The steady-shear viscosity measurements indicated that gellan gum solutions showed a wide Newtonian plateau when gellan gum molecules took a coil conformation, and that the shear-thinning behaviour became more conspicuous with conformational change of gellan gum molecules from coiled to helical, and the range of the Newtonian plateau became limited only to very low shear rates. When gellan gum solutions showed rheological behaviour as a dilute or concentrated polymer solution, these systems obeyed the Cox–Merz superposition of steady-state viscosity and dynamic viscosity. As gellan gum solutions formed a weak gel, the Cox–Merz rule was not valid; however, the deviation from this superposition was less significant than that of xanthan gum solutions which also show weak-gel behaviour. Received: 8 December 1998 Accepted in revised form: 5 March 1999     

Elastic instabilities in the electroosmotic flow of non-Newtonian fluids through T-shaped microchannels

Electroosmotic flow (EOF) has been widely used to transport fluids and samples in micro- and nanofluidic channels for lab-on-a-chip applications. This essentially surface-driven plug-like flow is, however, sensitive to both the fluid and wall properties, of which any inhomogeneity may draw disturbances to the flow and even instabilities. Existing studies on EOF instabilities have been focused primarily upon Newtonian fluids though many of the chemical and biological solutions are actually non-Newtonian. We carry out a systematic experimental investigation of the fluid rheological effects on the elastic instability in the EOF of phosphate buffer-based polymer solutions through T-shaped microchannels. We find that electro-elastic instabilities can be induced in shear thinning polyacrylamide (PAA) and xanthan gum (XG) solutions if the applied direct current voltage is above a threshold value. However, no instabilities are observed in Newtonian or weakly shear thinning viscoelastic fluids including polyethylene oxide (PEO), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and hyaluronic acid (HA) solutions. We also perform a quantitative analysis of the wave parameters for the observed elasto-elastic instabilities.