Diffusion Through Membranes of the Polyelectrolyte Complex of Chitosan and Alginate
- Adriana Cárdenas,
- Waldo Argüelles-Monal(corresponding author),
- Francisco M. Goycoolea,
- ,
- Carlos Peniche
- A.C.,
- Ctro. Invest. Aliment./Desarrollo,
- Universidad de la Habana
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Pages 535-539 (5 pages)Journal (Volume, Issue Number)
Macromolecular Bioscience (Volume 3, Issue 10)Publication milestones
- Published - 15/10/2003
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Published - 15/10/2003
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1616-5187Publication IDs
- Scopus: 0142215186
Abstract
The swelling of membranes of the polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) between chitosan and alginate shows a similar pattern to that of other PECs. However, if the swelled membranes are dried, a second swelling process is seen which exhibits Fickian behavior. The apparent activation energy was estimated to be 32.8 kJ · mol-1. The release rate of model solutes was highly dependent on their molecular weight and the pH of the medium.
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