Advanced Biophysical Techniques For Polysaccharides Characterization

Download or read book Advanced Biophysical Techniques for Polysaccharides Characterization written by Nirmal Mazumder and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-07-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Biophysical Techniques for Polysaccharides Characterization offers a detailed insight into the cutting-edge techniques available for the identification, quantification, characterization and structural analysis of polysaccharides. A wide range of techniques are covered, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), optical microscopy, non-linear optical microscopy and spectroscopic techniques like Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR), X ray diffraction, light scattering, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Dynamic Nuclear Polarization and TEM techniques are also considered. Various polysaccharides are investigated along with their applications across a range of industries. Each chapter offers a detailed description of the techniques before delving into case studies covering the latest advances. This book provides a one-stop solution to the latest advanced microscopic and spectroscopic techniques for investigating a range of important polysaccharides and is an ideal reference for researchers in the field of biophysics, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutics, food chemistry and related areas. Covers a range of biophysical techniques for polysaccharide analysis, including NMR, Dynamic Nuclear Polarization, mass spectrometry approaches, X ray diffraction, light scattering, and TEM techniques Investigates an array of polysaccharides such as glycogen, xanthan, hyaluronan, and more Includes an introduction to the sources, types, and benefits of polysaccharide Considers applications of polysaccharides in various industries, including biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry