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Industrially useful microbial polysaccharides.

I W Sutherland1

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Edinburgh University, UK.

Microbiological Sciences
|January 1, 1986
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Microbial exopolysaccharides are valuable industrial biopolymers, acting as effective viscosifiers and gelling agents. These diverse polysaccharides, primarily from bacteria, exhibit varied chemical structures and properties.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Microbial exopolysaccharides are biopolymers with significant industrial applications.
  • Their utility is particularly noted as viscosifiers and gelling agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the industrial importance of microbial exopolysaccharides.
  • To describe the diversity in chemical composition and structure of these biopolymers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on microbial exopolysaccharides.
  • Analysis of chemical composition and structural diversity.
  • Identification of industrial applications, focusing on viscosity modification and gel formation.

Main Results:

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  • Microbial exopolysaccharides demonstrate key industrial properties, especially as viscosifiers and gelling agents.
  • This class of biopolymers exhibits considerable diversity in chemical makeup and structural arrangement.
  • Anionic and neutral polysaccharides are included, with most originating from bacterial sources.

    • Conclusions:

    • Microbial exopolysaccharides represent a versatile group of biopolymers for industrial use.
    • Their varied structures and properties, particularly viscosity and gelling, underscore their importance.
    • Bacterial origin is common for these industrially relevant polysaccharides.