To obtain the UV spectra of a derivatized product of a biopolymer, follow these steps:

Prepare a reference solution of one of the substances present in the derivatized product. This solution will serve as a reference for comparing the absorbances of the samples.

Prepare a sample of the derivatized aliquot of the biopolymer.

Use a UV-Vis spectrophotometer to obtain the absorption spectra of both solutions (sample and reference).

Process the spectroscopic data to obtain derivative absorption spectra. This may involve first- or higher-order derivatization of the absorption spectra to enhance sensitivity and selectivity.

Regarding the concentration (w/v) to prepare the solutions, there is no single value suitable for all situations. The optimal concentration depends on several factors, such as the nature of the biopolymer, the nature of the derivatized product, and the sensitivity of the detector. Therefore, it is recommended to optimize the concentration based on the specific conditions of your experiment.

A comprehensive review on recent advances in preparation, physicochemical characterization, and bioengineering applications of biopolymers

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• Published: 25 August 2022Abstract Biopolymers are mainly the polymers which are created or obtained from living creatures such as plants and bacteria rather than petroleum, which has traditionally been the source of polymers. Biopolymers are chain-like molecules composed of repeated chemical blocks derived from renewable resources that may decay in the environment. The usage of biomaterials is becoming more popular as a means of reducing the use of non-renewable resources and reducing environmental pollution produced by synthetic materials. Biopolymers' biodegradability and non-toxic nature help to maintain our environment clean and safe. This study discusses how to improve the mechanical and physical characteristics of biopolymers, particularly in the realm of bioengineering. The paper begins with a fundamental introduction and progresses to a detailed examination of synthesis and a unique investigation of several recent focused biopolymers with mechanical, physical, and biological characterization. Biopolymers' unique non-toxicity, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and eco-friendly features are boosting their applications, especially in bioengineering fields, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, biomedical, ecological, industrial, aqua treatment, and food packaging, among others, at the end of this paper. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the relevance of biopolymers in smart and novel bioengineering applications.Graphical abstract 📷The Graphical abstract represents the biological sources and applications of biopolymers. Plants, bacteria, animals, agriculture wastes, and fossils are all biological sources for biopolymers, which are chemically manufactured from biological monomer units, including sugars, amino acids, natural fats and oils, and nucleotides. Biopolymer modification (chemical or physical) is recognized as a crucial technique for modifying physical and chemical characteristics, resulting in novel materials with improved capabilities and allowing them to be explored to their full potential in many fields of application such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, agriculture, biomedical, food industries, and industrial applications.

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Introduction Monomers are simple building blocks. A polymer is a substance made up of a large number of molecules with a high molecular mass. A polymer is created by the repeating unit of a monomer chain, which can occur naturally (natural polymer) or be created artificially (manmade polymer or synthetically derived polymer). Biopolymers are natural polymers found in living organisms. A biopolymer is a long chain molecule made up of monomeric components that are covalently bound together to produce a biodegradable molecule. Plants, trees, microbes, and other natural sources are the primary sources of biopolymers. Synthetic polymers are simpler and more arbitrary than biopolymers, which are complex molecules with well-defined three-dimensional structures [1]. Renewable resources are used to create a wide range of biopolymeric materials with various physical and chemical characteristics. Nature contains lignin, starch, cellulose, hemicelluloses, and a variety of other biopolymers [2]. Biopolymer's future demands on manufacturers for novel materials are enormous. However, because the materials are being given expressly for sustainable development, their cost-effectiveness must improve. The qualities of these polymers should be used in applications that utilize novel materials, and products should be produced based on those features. They are beginning to appear as a result of this for being more responsible in caring for the planet we live in. New biodegradable polymers with good skeletal and mechanical characteristics have been the focus of recent study. Biopolymers originating from natural organisms have been manufactured in enormous quantities. The biodegradability of biopolymers has been linked to the presence of certain microorganisms and enzymes with distinct degradable characteristics [3]. The biodegradability of biopolymers is facile, because the biopolymers are bearing the oxygen and nitrogen atom in their skeletal backbone. Biopolymer is converted to CO2, water, biomass, humid water, and other natural components during biodegradation. Biodegradable polymers offer a wide range of applications in bioengineering, including tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and wound dressing, among others [4]. Biopolymers have a distinctive helical structure, stiffness, charge-free chains, and a strong resistance to salt and cold; thus, they thicken and stabilize better under harsh pool conditions [5].

Dear all, first be sure that the substance has an absorption within UV-Vis domain. If the maximum absorption is known from literature for example, then the corresponding concentration is deducible from Beer-Lambert law. My Regards