Trees of the genus Sterculia produce acidic polysaccharides with high viscosity and the
ability to form gels in water. This work emphasized the species Sterculia striata and the uses …

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are an emerging class of perilous
pollutants due to their potential inimical impacts on ecosystems necessitating their …

Nanotechnology is a crucial technology in recent years has resulted in new and creative
applications of nanomedicine. Polymeric nanoparticles have increasing demands in …

Hydrogels are structures that have value for application in the area of tissue engineering
because they mimic the extracellular matrix. Naturally obtained polysaccharides, such as …

Anadenanthera colubrina, popularly known as white angico, is a species extensively
cultivated in Brazil, mainly in the cerrado region, including the state of Piauí. This study …

The present work explores the esterification reaction in the polysaccharide extracted from
the seaweed Gracilaria birdiae and investigates its antioxidant potential. The reaction …

Biotechnological advancements require the physicochemical alteration of molecules to
enhance their biological efficacy for the effective treatment of gastric ulcers. The study aimed …

Cashew gum (CG) is a biopolymer that can be modified with phthalic groups through
microwave irradiation (MW). This study highlights the versatility of CG and its ability to be …

Isoniazid (ISN) is a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis with high hydrophilicity and
low molecular weight. Polymeric nanoparticles (PNs) have emerged as a promising …

Gums and hydrocolloids are two typical biomass wastes commonly found in the most
tropical countries. However, despite their enormous potential as energy sources, they are …