Table 1. The parameters (ratios and pH values) and viscosities of CMC/chitosan blend solutions.
| Sample | Mixing ratio | pH value | Viscosity (Pa·s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC | Chitosan | |||
| CS | 0 | 10 | - | 0.0205(0)c |
| CCS28 | 2 | 8 | - | 1.763(0.9453)c |
| CCS46 | 4 | 6 | - | 62.7217(2.108)a |
| CCS64 | 6 | 4 | - | 63.6457(0.9818)a |
| CCS82 | 8 | 2 | - | 14.4907(5.4489)b |
| CMC | 10 | 0 | - | 0.2749(0.0004)c |
| CCS46-pH1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0.0268(0)c |
| CCS46-pH5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 32.564(2.933)b |
| CCS46-pH9 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 47.1947(4.7043)a |
| CCS46-pH13 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0.0705(0.0001)c |
Data reported are mean values and standard deviation (in parenthesis).
a, b, c Different superscripts within a column indicate significant differences among samples (p < 0.05).