Preparation of Bi-based superconducting fiber by metal biosorption of Na-alginate

The characterisation of a novel, covalently modified, amphiphilic alginate derivative, which retains gelling and non-toxic properties

“…The area of the exothermic peak for native alginate was much larger than that of Alg-C4 (20 mW compared to 5 mW, respectively). The large exothermic peak has previously been associated with the thermal scission of the carboxylate groups and the evolution of CO 2 from the corresponding carbohydrate backbone [37]. This finding further supports the presence of ester bond formation between butanol and the carboxyl groups in the native alginate molecule.…”

Gold‐Cluster Degradation by the Transition of B‐DNA into A‐DNA and the Formation of Nanowires

“…These range from interactions of highly specific metal cofactors with particular proteins [1] to biosorption of heavy metals by polysaccharide hydrogels. [2] The unique features of DNA have been exploited in the development of novel materials, especially in the areas of medicine and nanotechnology. Classical research concerning antitumor drugs has focussed on the interactions of platinumor ruthenium-containing compounds with the major or minor grooves of polynucleotides.…”

Synthesis of lauryl grafted sodium alginate and optimization of the reaction conditions

“…The decrease in temperature of the endothermic peak of SA-C 12 may be due to the reduced hydrophilic nature of the macromolecule contained hydrophobic groups. The area of the exothermic peak at 245 • C for NaAlg is much larger than that of SA-C 12 at 227 • C. The large exothermic peak has previously been associated with the thermal scission of the carboxylate groups and the evolution of CO 2 from the corresponding carbohydrate backbone [20]. The exothermic peak at 269 • C for SA-C 12 can be associated with the thermal scission of the ester and the evolution of dodecyl formate.…”