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Journal Article•DOI The dietary effects of xanthan gum in man M. A. Eastwood, W. G. Brydon, D.M.W. Anderson - Show less +2 more 01 Jan 1987-Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment 35 Citations	The data indicate that the ingestion of xanthan caused no adverse dietary nor physiological effects in any of the subjects.
Open access•Journal Article•DOI Freeze-dried Xanthan/Guar Gum Nasal Inserts for the Delivery of Metoclopramide Hydrochloride M. H. G. Dehghan, Mohan Girase - Show less +1 more 12 Mar 2012-Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 15 Citations	This is because of the synergistic rheological interaction between xanthan and guar gum.
Journal Article•DOI Effects of guar gum and xanthan gum additions on physical and rheological properties of cationic tapioca starch Montri Chaisawang, Manop Suphantharika - Show less +1 more 29 Aug 2005-Carbohydrate Polymers 176 Citations	Both xanthan gum and guar gum induced association between the gelatinized granules probably due to bridging.
Journal Article•DOI Rheological behavior of blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) purees containing xanthan gum and fructose as ingredients Carolina Pereira Kechinski, Andrea Bordin Schumacher, Ligia Damasceno Ferreira Marczak, Isabel Cristina Tessaro, Nilo Sérgio Medeiros Cardozo - Show less +4 more 01 May 2011-Food Hydrocolloids 24 Citations	The content of xanthan gum appears as a determinant variable of the rheological behavior of the puree, both at short and long times.
Journal Article•DOI Effect of xanthan gum on the degradation of cereal β-glucan by ascorbic acid Émilie Paquet, Sylvie L. Turgeon, Simone Lemieux - Show less +2 more 01 Sep 2010-Journal of Cereal Science 20 Citations	The use of OH radical scavengers such as sugars and antioxidant compounds could be used in addition to xanthan gum to obtain improved protection.
Journal Article•DOI Viscoelastic properties of xanthangalactomannan mixtures: comparison of guar gum with locust bean gum Catherine Schorsch, Catherine Garnier, Jean-Louis Doublier - Show less +2 more 20 Dec 1997-Carbohydrate Polymers 98 Citations	These results provide evidence that xanthan gum plays a major role in the rheological behaviour of the xanthangalactomannan systems even at a low concentration.
Journal Article•DOI Xanthan gum production by altered pathogenicity variants of Xanthomonas campestris Maria Eugenia Ramírez, Leopoldo Fucikovsky, Federico García-Jiménez, Rodolfo Quintero, Enrique Galindo - Show less +4 more 01 Aug 1988-Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 46 Citations	It is suggested that the degree of virulence could be used as a criterion for selecting and isolating producers of high quality xanthan gum.
Book Chapter•DOI Xanthan Gum: A Multifunctional Stabiliser for Food Products Ian A. Challen 01 Jan 1994 12 Citations	It is noteworthy that, now, for the majority of applications in which xanthan gum is the product of choice, it is being used almost exclusively for the functional benefits that it provides.

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Guar gum and chitosan are utilized as a blend for making thin films due to their advantageous properties. Guar gum, when crosslinked with chitosan, results in a composite film with superior characteristics such as high mechanical strength, water stability, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions. Chitosan, a biodegradable and biocompatible material, can be combined with other polymers like Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) to enhance film properties, although it is generally insoluble in water. Chitosan coatings can be prepared to be smooth and stable, suitable for various biomedical applications, by grafting them onto surfaces using optimized methods, making them insoluble in acidic aqueous conditions. Additionally, chitosan is a sustainable biopolymer that can form electrical double layers and be integrated as a dielectric in thin films.What are researchers saying concerning the type of thermal characterization of CNT-NR nanocomposite prosthetics?

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Researchers are exploring the thermal characterization of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced natural rubber (NR) nanocomposites with a focus on their application in prosthetics, revealing significant insights into their thermal stability, conductivity, and behavior under thermal treatment. Medupin et al. have demonstrated that CNT-NR nanocomposites exhibit enhanced thermal stability, with specific compositions showing optimal thermal properties suitable for prosthetic applications, highlighting a notable increase in thermal stability at 260°C for certain formulations. This is further supported by Xu and He, who found that the thermal conductivity of these composites can be increased by aligning carbon tubes within the rubber matrix, suggesting that the orientation and distribution of CNTs play a crucial role in their thermal performance. Further investigations into the mechanical and thermal properties of these nanocomposites have shown that the incorporation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) significantly improves their capacity to withstand tensile and dynamic loading, with degradation peaks observed at temperatures ranging between 250°C and 600°C. Abbasi and Mondali's semi-continuum analytical method also contributes to understanding the thermal behavior of CNT-reinforced polymers, indicating a complex interaction between thermal and mechanical properties. The study of the optothermal properties of CNT thin films by Leahu et al. underscores the challenges in assessing the macroscale thermal qualities of CNT materials, which is critical for ensuring the reliability of CNT-based prosthetics. Hubbard et al. have identified how thermal activation affects the electrical and rheological properties of CNT-epoxy blends, which could have implications for the thermal processing of CNT-NR nanocomposites. Caccamo et al.'s work on the thermal decomposition of CNTs provides insights into the thermal treatment processes necessary for integrating CNTs into devices, including prosthetics. Research by Sharma and Sharma on CNT-reinforced aluminum matrix composites, although focused on a different matrix material, offers valuable comparisons in terms of thermal expansion behavior, which could inform the design and processing of CNT-NR nanocomposites. Singh et al.'s study on the thermal stability of MWNTs/PANI composites, while centered on electrical properties, contributes to the broader understanding of how CNT composites behave under thermal stress. Lastly, Satish et al.'s examination of the thermal behavior of polymer composites reinforced with MWCNTs confirms the trend of improved thermal stability with increased CNT content, a finding relevant to the development of thermally stable prosthetic materials. In summary, researchers are indicating that CNT-NR nanocomposites for prosthetic applications exhibit promising thermal stability, conductivity, and behavior, with the potential for enhanced performance through careful control of CNT orientation, distribution, and thermal processing.

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