abstract |
(I) including a graft copolymer having a backbone containing dextran having a molecular weight of at least about 100,000 Daltons and a poly α-1,3-glucan side chain containing at least about 95% α-1,3-glycoside linkages A composition is disclosed. Further disclosed are not only their use in absorbent materials, but also reactions that produce such graft copolymers. |