Abstract
The pH value was essential for the growth and metabolism of microorganisms. Acidic pH exopolysaccharide (AC-EPS) and alkaline pH exopolysaccharide (AL-EPS) secreted by A. australica QD mediated by pH were studied in this paper. The total carbohydrate content and molecular weight of AC-EPS (79.59% ± 2.24% (w/w), 8.374 × 105Da) and AL-EPS (82.48% ± 1.46% (w/w), 6.182 × 105Da) were estimated and compared. In AC-EPS, mannose (3.78%) and galactose (3.24%) content was more, while the proportion of glucuronic acid was less in comparison to AL-EPS. The scanning electron microscopy revealed the structural differences among the AC-EPS and AL-EPS. Thermogravimetric analysis showed degradation temperatures of 272.8°C and 244.9°C for AC-EPS and AL-EPS, respectively. AC-EPS was found to exhibit better rheological properties and emulsifying capabilities, while AL-EPS had superior antioxidant activities. Overall, both AC-EPS and AL-EPS have the potential to be used as emulsifiers and biological antioxidants.
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