Xanthan Gum: A Versatile Biopolymer Revolutionizing the Oil Industry
Introduction Xanthan gum, also known as Han gum, is a microbial extracellular polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates (such as corn starch) by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. Renowned for its unique rheological properties, excellent water solubility, and remarkable stability under extreme temperatures, pH levels, and high salinity, xanthan gum serves as a critical additive in […]
