Agar is a biopolymer extracted from certain red algae. The continuous and transparent film
made from agar gum is becoming a common and renewable alternative for plastic-based …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes a highly dynamic three-dimensional structural
network comprised of macromolecules, such as proteoglycans/glycosaminoglycans …

Pectin is natural biopolymer derived from various plant sources and its activity is driven by
functional groups. Affinity of pectin and chemical interactions of the active sites to chemicals …

The use of renewable resources, which can reduce waste disposal problems, is being
explored to produce biopolymer films and coatings. Renewability, degradability, and edibility …

Blends of thermoplastic cornstarch (TPS) and chitosan (TPC) were obtained by melt
extrusion. The effect of TPC incorporation in TPS matrix and polymer interaction on …

Pectins are natural complex heteropolysaccharides, composed of (1, 4)-linked α-d-
galacturonic acid residues and variety of neutral sugars such as rhamnose, galactose and …

Polysaccharides are finding an increasing number of applications in medical and
pharmaceutical fields thanks to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and in some cases …

Polysaccharide nanocomposites have become increasingly important materials over the
past decade. Polysaccharides offer a green alternative to synthetic polymers in the …

Films based on thermoplastic corn starch (TPS) and chitosan/chitin were obtained by melt-
mixing and thermo-compression. Chitosan and chitin incorporation to TPS matrix induced …

Xylan is the third most abundant glycopolymer on earth after cellulose and chitin. As a major
component of wood, grain and forage, this natural biopolymer has far‐reaching impacts on …