Study of Gelation Behavior of Methylcellulose
2012-04-18
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Study of Gelation Behavior of Methylcellulose
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2012-04-18
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Methylcellulose (MC) is a hydrophobic polymer derived from substitution reaction of cellulose that replaces the hydroxyl group by methoxide group. It undergoes thermo-reversible gelation at around 20-50 °C which allows it to function as a thickener, emulsifier, and binder.1 Although several thermoresponsive polymers include poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), cellulose derivatives and poly(vinyl ether)s have been studied previously, but how the phase separation and gelation are related remain poorly understood.
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Faculty adviser: Tim Lodge
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This research was supported by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).
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Zhang, Jieyi. (2012). Study of Gelation Behavior of Methylcellulose. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/142559.
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