Research progress on the application of ultrasound technology in physical modification of polysaccharides

  • Xiaobin Ma
  • , Lifen Zhang
  • , Yuting Xu
  • , Dai Yang
  • , Donghong Liu

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Abstract

Polysaccharides are essential biomacromolecules widely exist in the animals, plants and microorganisms. They are rich in biological activities, which is closely related to their structures. Ultrasound is increasingly applied in the research of polysaccharides modification in consideration of its cavitation effect, perturbing effect, high shear force, disruption, turbulence, etc. In this review, the latest research advances of polysaccharides modified by ultrasound are summarized in detail. The effect of ultrasound on the structural properties, physicochemical properties and functional properties of polysaccharides is introduced. Finally, Current status and problems in the research process and prospect of ultrasonic application in the polysaccharides modification are analyzed, in order to provide theoretical guidance for further study.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-169
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology
Volume15
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Functional properties
  • Physicochemical properties
  • Polysaccharides
  • Structural properties
  • Ultrasound

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