Acetan-like heteropolysaccharide production by various Kozakia baliensis strains: Characterization and further insights.

The family of Acetobacteraceae has demonstrated their ability to produce several heteropolysaccharides with a strong structural resemblance to xanthan gum. In this study, we assessed the potential of three isolates of K. baliensis as exopolysaccharide producers, namely K.

Rheological characterization of artificial paenan compositions produced by Paenibacillus polymyxa DSM 365.

Microbial exopolysaccharides offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based rheological modifiers. Recent studies revealed that the heteroexopolysaccharide produced by Paenibacillus polymyxa is composed of three distinct biopolymers, referred to as paenan I, II and III. Using CRISPR-Cas9 mediated knock-out variants of glycosyltransferases, defined polysaccharide compositions were produced and rheologically characterized in detail.

Rheological characterization of Porphyridium sordidum and Porphyridium purpureum exopolysaccharides.

Porphyridium exopolysaccharides (EPSs), which contain sulfate and methyl groups, have a similar potential for use in multiple industrial applications as macroalgae counterparts but lack detailed characterization. For this reason, we produced 0.21 g L of P.

Rheology of sphingans in EPS-surfactant systems.

A model-based rheological characterization of four sphingans in combination with four prominent surfactants of cosmetic formulations of cationic, anionic, zwitterionic and neutral headgroup characteristics was performed. The impact of the surfactants on the rheological properties, based on changes in the mechanical models was evaluated in respect to the closely related structural differences of the polysaccharides, to give an insight on the structure-function relationship of these interactions. The side chains of the sphingans Welan, Diutan and S-88 seem to be involved in the masking of the anionic charge of the polysaccharide backbone, making them highly compatible even with cationic surfactants.

In-depth rheological characterization of genetically modified xanthan-variants.

Xanthan is an extensively studied viscosifying agent discovered in 1961. Acetylation and pyruvylation have a major influence on its rheological properties and the effect of these groups on the conformation and rheological properties of xanthan have been studied for decades. However, these studies rely mainly on chemical modifications and therefore the degree of pyruvylation and acetylation as well as regioselectivity of deacetylation cannot be controlled.

Rheological characterization of the exopolysaccharide Paenan in surfactant systems.

Rheology-controlling agents are of importance for numerous products in a variety of industries. Replacement of synthetic chemicals with natural additives is desired in light of current environmental awareness and limited fossil resources. This study investigates the rheological features of Paenan, an exopolysaccharide produced by Paenibacillus polymyxa.