Volume 15, Issue 59, 2026
Research Article
Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxypropyl Methacryloyl Guar Gum
Jay Prakash and Gopal Arora
Keywords: Guar gum, Derivatization, sustainable materials
DOI:10.37273/chesci.cs032057061
Abstract
Guar gum, derived from the Cyamopsis tetragonolobas plant, serves as an excellent and safe alternative to petroleum-based polymers. It is extensively used in various industries including the petroleum, textile, paper, food, and pharmaceutical industries. In this study, methacryloyl groups were introduced into hydroxypropyl guar gum to enhance its properties. This modification was analyzed using FTIR spectroscopy, which confirmed the structural changes that had occurred. Its thermal stability was assessed via TGA, while changes in its surface appearance and structure were analysed using SEM. The original fibrous particle structure of Guar gum undergoes a transition to a flake-like morphology due to the modification of Methacryloyl chains onto hydroxy Propyl guar gum. This indicates that the granular nature of guar gum is lost after derivatisation , resulting in the development of a flake-like structure.
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How to cite this article: Jay Prakash, Gopal Arora. Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxypropyl Methacryloyl Guar Gum. Chem Sci Rev Lett 2026; 15(59).
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