Blends and composites of exopolysaccharides; properties and applications: A review

A Hussain, KM Zia, S Tabasum, A Noreen, M Ali… - International journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
A Hussain, KM Zia, S Tabasum, A Noreen, M Ali, R Iqbal, M Zuber
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2017Elsevier
Exopolysaccharides are synthesized by bacteria and secreted into the external environment
and they may be homopolymeric or heteropolymeric in configuration. They are believed to
protect bacterial cells from heavy metals, desiccation or other environmental effect. EPS
exhibit antitumor, anti-HIV, emulsion stabilization capacity, shear-thinning activity,
suspension ability, high viscosities, excellent biocompatibility, high biodegradability and
immunomodulatory properties. They are widely used in herbicides, functional food …
Abstract
Exopolysaccharides are synthesized by bacteria and secreted into the external environment and they may be homopolymeric or heteropolymeric in configuration. They are believed to protect bacterial cells from heavy metals, desiccation or other environmental effect. EPS exhibit antitumor, anti-HIV, emulsion stabilization capacity, shear-thinning activity, suspension ability, high viscosities, excellent biocompatibility, high biodegradability and immunomodulatory properties. They are widely used in herbicides, functional food, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals, insecticides, immunomodulation and anticoagulants. This review shed light on the properties and versatile applications of xanthan, curdlan, hyaluronic acid and dextran blends and composites with natural and synthetic polymers.
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