Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications
Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications

Author: Sabyasachi Maiti

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2019-06-11

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 0081025564

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Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications examines the fundamentals and properties of these natural materials and their potential biomedical applications. With an emphasis on therapeutic and sensing applications, the book also reviews how polysaccharides can be modified for tissue engineering applications. Sections discuss the basics of polysaccharides, give an overview of the potential applications, look at novel materials and technologies for use in tissue regeneration and therapeutics, and detail current biomedical applications. With a strong focus on materials, engineering and applications, this book is a valuable resource for those with an interest in harnessing the biomedical potential of natural polymers. - Describes strategies for developing polysaccharides-based biomedical devices - Illustrates concepts and encompasses scope for clinical development - Provides advanced and comprehensive information on biomedical constructs

Seaweed Polysaccharides
Seaweed Polysaccharides

Author: Jayachandran Venkatesan

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2017-05-30

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 0128098171

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Seaweed Polysaccharides: Isolation, Biological, and Biomedical Applications examines the isolation and characterization of algal biopolymers, including a range of new biological and biomedical applications. In recent years, significant developments have been made in algae-based polymers (commonly called polysaccharides), and in biomedical applications such as drug delivery, wound dressings, and tissue engineering. Demand for algae-based polymers is increasing and represent a potential—very inexpensive—resource for these applications. The structure and chemical modification of algal polymers are covered, as well as the biological properties of these materials – including antithrombic, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, and antiviral aspects. Toxicity of algal biopolymers is also covered. Finally, the book introduces and explains real world applications of algal-based biopolymers in biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biosensors. This is the first book to cover the extraction techniques, biomedical applications, and the economic perspective of seaweed polysaccharides. It is an essential text for researchers and industry professionals looking to work with this renewable resource. - Provides comprehensive coverage of the research currently taking place in biomedical applications of algae biopolymers - Includes practical guidance on the isolation, extraction, and characterization of polysaccharides from sustainable marine sources - Covers the extraction techniques, biomedical applications, and economic outlook of seaweed polysaccharides

Natural Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications
Natural Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications

Author: Md Saquib Hasnain

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-07-23

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 0128170565

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Natural Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications provides a fundamental overview of natural polysaccharides, their sources, extraction methodologies, and characterizations. It covers specific natural polysaccharides and their effective application in drug delivery and biomedical use. Additionally, chapters in the book discuss key topics including the sources and extraction methodologies of natural polysaccharides, their role in tissue engineering applications, polysaccharide-based nanoparticles in biomedical applications, and their role in the delivery of anticancer drugs. Written by industry leaders and edited by experts, this book emphasizes recent advances made in the field.Natural Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications provides academics, researchers, and pharmaceutical health care professionals with a comprehensive book on polysaccharides in pharmaceutical delivery process. - Provides fundamental concepts of natural polysaccharides as it applies to the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and biotechnology industries - Includes contributions from global leaders and experts from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies in the application of natural polysaccharides in pharmaceutical products and biomedical utilization - Offers practical examples, illustrations, chemical structures, and research case studies to help explain natural polysaccharides concepts in drug delivery and biomedical applications

Tailor-Made Polysaccharides in Biomedical Applications
Tailor-Made Polysaccharides in Biomedical Applications

Author: Amit Kumar Nayak

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-02-15

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 0128213566

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Tailor-Made Polysaccharides in Biomedical Applications provides extensive details on all the vital precepts, basics, and fundamental aspects of tailored polysaccharides in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. This information provides readers with the foundation for understanding and developing high-quality products. The utilization of natural polymeric excipients in numerous healthcare applications demands the replacement of the synthetic polymers with natural polymers. Natural polymers are superior in terms of biocompatibility, biodegradability, economic extraction, and ready availability. Natural polymers are especially useful in that they are a renewable source of raw materials, as long as they are grown sustainably. Among these natural polymers, polysaccharides are considered as excellent excipients because they are nontoxic, stable, and biodegradable. Several research innovations have been carried out using polysaccharides in drug delivery applications. This book offers a comprehensive resource to understand the potential of these materials in forming new drug delivery methods. It will be useful to biomedical researchers, chemical engineers, regulatory scientists, and students who are actively involved in developing pharmaceutical products for biomedical applications by using tailor-made polysaccharides. - Provides methodology for the design, development, and selection of tailor-made polysaccharides in biomedical applications, including for particular therapeutic applications - Includes illustrations demonstrating the mechanism of biological interaction of tailor-made polysaccharides - Discusses the regulatory aspects and demonstrates the clinical efficacy of tailor-made polysaccharides

Polysaccharide Nanoparticles
Polysaccharide Nanoparticles

Author: Jayachandran Venkatesan

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2022-01-11

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13: 0128223561

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Polysaccharide Nanoparticles: Preparation and Biomedical Applications provides detailed information on polysaccharides nanoparticles in terms of their synthesis and applications. Naturally occurring polysaccharides are widely used as food materials, particularly in Asia. Different kinds of polysaccharide materials are available from nature with various resources such as crustaceans and algae. The exploration and exploitation of polysaccharides nanoparticles from natural resource is at the heart of this book, which also explores the synthesis, preparation and applications of polysaccharides nanoparticles for tissue engineering and food applications. This is an important reference for materials scientists and bioengineers who are looking to gain a greater understanding on how polysaccharides nanoparticles are being used for a variety of biomedical applications. - Explains the major synthesis and preparation methods of polysaccharide-based nanoparticles - Demonstrates how polysaccharides nanoparticles are being used for a range of biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, drug delivery and biosensors - Assesses the major challenges and risks of using polysaccharides nanoparticles safely and effectively

Polysaccharide Carriers for Drug Delivery
Polysaccharide Carriers for Drug Delivery

Author: Sabyasachi Maiti

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2019-06-14

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 0081025548

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Polysaccharide Carriers for Drug Delivery presents the latest information on the selection of safe materials. Due to reported safety profiles on polysaccharides; they have been the natural choice for investigation. A wide variety of drug delivery and biomedical systems have been studied, however, the related information either concept-wise or application-oriented is scattered, therefore becoming difficult for readers and researchers to digest in a concise manner. This gathering of information will help readers easily comprehend the subject matter. - Focuses on biopolysaccharide-based, distinct approaches for drug delivery applications - Illustrates new concepts and highlights future scope for clinical development - Provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on different aspects of drug delivery technology

Advanced Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications
Advanced Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Author: Masoud Mozafari

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-06-14

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 0128166045

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Advanced Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications presents novel techniques for the preparation and characterization of functionalized polymers, enabling researchers, scientists and engineers to understand and utilize their enhanced functionality in a range of cutting-edge biomedical applications. - Provides systematic coverage of the major types of functional polymers, discussing their properties, preparation techniques and potential applications - Presents new synthetic approaches alongside the very latest polymer processing and characterization methods - Unlocks the potential of functional polymers to support ground-breaking techniques for drug and gene delivery, diagnostics, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides

Author: Inamuddin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 786

ISBN-13: 111971138X

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This book provides the whole spectrum of polysaccharides from basic concepts to commercial market applications. Chapters cover various types of sources, classification, properties, characterization, processing, rheology and fabrication of polysaccharide-based materials and their composites and gels. The applications of polysaccharides include in cosmetics, food science, drug delivery, biomedicine, biofuel production, marine, packaging, chromatography and environmental remediation. It also reviews the fabrication of inorganic and carbon nanomaterials from polysaccharides. The book incorporates industrial applications and will fill the gap between the exploration works in the laboratory and viable applications in related ventures.

Food, Medical, and Environmental Applications of Polysaccharides
Food, Medical, and Environmental Applications of Polysaccharides

Author: Kunal Pal

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2020-12-03

Total Pages: 756

ISBN-13: 0128193131

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Food, Medical, and Environmental Applications of Polysaccharides provides a detailed resource for those interested in the design and preparation of polysaccharides for state-of-the-art applications. The book begins with an introductory section covering sources, chemistry, architectures, bioactivity, and chemical modifications of polysaccharides. Subsequent parts of the book are organized by field, with chapters focusing on specific applications across food, medicine, and the environment. This is an extremely valuable book for researchers, scientists, and advanced students in biopolymers, polymer science, polymer chemistry, biomaterials, materials science, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, cosmetics, medicine, food science, and environmental science. This important class of biopolymer can offer attractive properties and modification potential, enabling its use in groundbreaking areas across food, medical, and environmental fields. The book will be of interest to scientists, R&D professionals, designers, and engineers who utilize polysaccharide-based materials. - Presents comprehensive information of the polymeric structures and properties that can be developed from polysaccharides - Offers systematic coverage of classification, synthesis, and characterization, enabling targeted design and preparation of polysaccharides for specific applications - Explores advanced methods, for novel applications across food, medicine, and the environment

Advanced Functional Materials from Nanopolysaccharides
Advanced Functional Materials from Nanopolysaccharides

Author: Ning Lin

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-11-15

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 9811509131

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This book describes the latest research on nanopolysaccharides in the development of functional materials, from their preparation, properties and functional modifications to the architecture of diverse functional materials. Polysaccharide-based nanoparticles, including nanocellulose, nanochitin, and nanostarch have attracted interest in the field of nanoscience, nanotechnology, and materials science that encompasses various industrial sectors, such as biomedicine, catalyst, coating, energy, optical materials, environmental materials, construction materials, and antibacterial materials. This book establishes a fundamental framework, highlighting the architecture strategies of typical functional systems based on nanopolysaccharides and integrated analysis of their significant influence and properties to various functional behaviors of materials, to help readers to fully understand the fundamental features of nanopolysaccharides and functional materials. Addressing the potential for practical applications, the book also covers the related industrial interests and reports on highly valued products from nanopolysaccharides, providing ideas for future studies in the area. Intended both for academics and professionals who are interested in nanopolysaccharides, it is also a valuable resource for postgraduate students, researchers, and engineers involved in R&D of natural polymers, nanotechnology, and functional materials.