Marine Polysaccharides: Advances and Multifaceted Applications

ISBN-13: 9789814800495 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 308 str.

Shakeel Ahmed; Aisverya Soundararajan

Opis

This book focuses on marine polysaccharides; their derivatives, blends, composites and hydrogels; and their multifaceted applications in various fields. The book also discusses the various aspects of marine polysaccharides from the point of view of chemistry and related applications.

Spis treści

Marine Polysaccharides: An Overview. Marine Microbial Polysaccharides: Promising Immunomodulatory and Anticancer Potential.  Carrageenans a Versatile Polysaccharide: Structure, Properties and Applications. Chitosan – a versatile biomaterial for 21st century. Chitosan and its biomedical applications.  Chitosan Nanoparticles: A Marine Polysaccharide For Biomedical Research.  Properties and Applications of Chitosan Based Nanocomposites.  Chitosan As A Flocculant In Algae Harvesting.  Recent advances of alginate biomaterials in tissue engineering.  Exploration Of Ulvan Polysaccharides For Its Supplementary And Medicinal Properties.  Neutraceutical Efficiency Of Fucan Polysaccharides From Marine Sources.