abstract |
Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a graft copolymer having (i) a backbone comprising dextran with a molecular weight of at least about 100,000 Daltons, and comprising at least about 95% α-1,3-glucoside bonded poly alpha-1,3-glucan side chains. Reactions for producing such graft copolymers, and their use in absorbent materials are further disclosed. |