FORMATION OF THE LIQUID CRYSTALLINE STATE IN THE WATER-SODIUM ALGINATE SYSTEM
1991 Volume 47 Issue 8 Pages 421-423
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1991 Volume 47 Issue 8 Pages 421-423
The formation of the liquid crystalline state in the water-sodium alginate system was investigated by polarizing microscopy. The liquid crystalline state was observed in the water-sodium alginate system having high molecular weight and high guluronic acid content. The rate of liquid crystallization in this system was markedly slower than that of other polyelectrolytes.
