Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10602185 Carbohydrate Polymers 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We extract a water-soluble polymer from the fronds of the black tree fern (Cyathea medullaris or “Mamaku” in Māori). ► We study its rheological properties, molecular size and charge under various salt and temperature conditions. ► The shear-thickening properties disappear above 50 °C but remain in the presence of high levels of salt (1 M) and over the whole range of pH (1-12).
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