Table 2.
Initial Composition (Mass Ratio GL:SA = 1:0.62 for Target DS = 1) | ||||
Experiments | Glucan Neat (g) | SA (g) | NaPO2H2.H2O (g) | |
Noncatalyzed | 6.2 | 3.8 | 0 | |
Catalyzed (10 wt.% NaPO2H2.H2O) | 10.54 | 6.23 | 1.62 | |
Received Products after Reaction | ||||
Modified Glucan (g) | Received SA (g) | DS | [η] (dL/g) | |
Noncatalyzed | 7.6 | 2.4 | 0.37 | Insoluble |
Catalyzed (10 wt.% NaPO2H2.H2O) | 15.1 | 3.3 | 0.7 | Insoluble |