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The rotational mobility of paramagnetic solutes dispersed in partially hydrated macromolecules (proteins, polysaccharides, synthetic polymers) was measured using Electron Spin Resonance. A critical minimum amount of water was observed to be necessary for these molecules to reach a level of mobility of the same order as in dilute solutions. This amount of water depended on the size of the diffusing solute and on the microporosity of the macromolecule. Above this critical moisture range, a progressive increase of the proportion of mobile solute occurred over a hydration range determined by the size of the diffusing solute. At the same time, the rotational diffusivity of the mobile solute increased linearly with water content. The mobilization pattern of spin-labelled side chains of caseinates was observed to be similar to that of the solute. Results are discussed with reference to free volume theory.
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Le Meste, M., Voilley, A., Colas, B. (1991). Influence of Water on the Mobility of Small Molecules Dispersed in a Polymeric System. In: Levine, H., Slade, L. (eds) Water Relationships in Foods. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 302. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0664-9_5
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