In the present study we explored various potential structural,
physicochemical, rheological and antioxidant properties of CFG. The
FTIR-ATR and1
H NMR were used to elucidate the structure of CFG and
the finding confirms the typical hemicellulosic structure of CFG. The
X-ray powder diffraction pattern explains the amorphous nature of
CFG and the DSC studies helps to conclude the higher thermal stability
of CFG. The CFG powder shows flow properties, effective pore
radius and swelling index confirms its porous nature, which makes
CFG acceptable for the use of diluent in various pharmaceutical
preparations. The dynamic advancing angle, surface free energy
pointed towards the polar/hydrophilic nature of CFG indicator for
high solubility of CFG. The viscosity studies were carried out using
various instruments (Brookfield viscometer and Rapid visco