Alginate is a hydrocolloid from algae, specifically brown algae, which is a group that
includes many of the seaweeds, like kelps and an extracellular polymer of some bacteria …

Alginate and pectin are emblematic natural polyuronates that have been widely used in
food, cosmetics and medicine. Ca-dependent gelation is one of their most important …

Biopolymer aerogels were among the first aerogels produced, but only in the last decade
has research on biopolymer and biopolymer–composite aerogels become popular …

Alginate is an excellent biodegradable and renewable material that is already used for a
broad range of industrial applications, including advanced fields, such as biomedicine and …

In recent years, marine organisms including seaweeds have been highlighted as potential
sources of useful metabolites and bioactive compounds, with vast biological and …

Natural polysaccharides from different sources have long been studied and widely used in
different areas, such as food and feed, medicine and pharmaceutics, and in papermaking. In …

Bacteria produce a wide range of exopolysaccharides which are synthesized via different
biosynthesis pathways. The genes responsible for synthesis are often clustered within the …

Marine macroalgal (seaweed) polysaccharides are highly promising for next-generation
applications in several industries. However, despite the reported comprehensive potential of …

Highlights•Overview of carbohydrate based nano-delivery systems is provided.•Modification
methods to enhance carbohydrate functionality for target delivery are discussed.• …

Abstract Development of an ideal wound dressing with effective function for healing various
types of wounds is the ultimate desire of the researchers. Natural-based compounds such as …