Figures & data
Figure 1. Breaking force (a) and deformation (b) of the KGM gels treated with different heating methods.
Figure 2. Mechanical spectra of storage modulus (G’), loss modulus (G’’), and loss tangent (tanδ) for 3% KGM gels at room temperature (25°C).
Figure 3. Microstructures (×5000 and ×20000) of KGM gels treated with different heating methods. a) Microwave 300w 10min (×5000); b) Microwave 300w 10min (×20000); c) Water bath 1 h (×5000); d) Water bath 1 h (×20000).
Figure 4. Effect of guanidine hydrochloride on the turbidity of gel hydrolysate.
Figure 5. FT-IR spectra of KGM samples produced by different heating methods.
