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 …

Alginic acid is a natural polysaccharide, which has been widely concerned and applied due
to its excellent water solubility, film formation, biodegradability and biocompatibility. This …

Background Alginate has become one of the most important natural ingredients widely used
in encapsulation and controlled-release systems for food ingredients, bioactive compounds …

Biopolymer microgels have considerable potential for their ability to encapsulate, protect,
and release bioactive components. Biopolymer microgels are small particles (typically 100 …

Advances in polymers have made significant contribution in diverse application oriented
fields. Multidisciplinary applicability of polymers generates a range of strategies, which is …

This study investigated the gel strength and syneresis of cuboid alginate gels (2× 2x1. 4 cm)
using 2% Na-alginate solutions as a function of gelling time, CaCl 2 solution concentrations …

Proteins, the key components of vaccines, enzymes and many types of therapeutics, are
sensitive to denaturing and loss of structure when exposed to high temperatures. One way to …

Cellulose is the most available biomacromolecule in nature with the properties of
renewability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and environmental friendliness. Cellulose …

Abstract Effects of low methoxyl pectin, milk protein concentrate (MPC), and waxy starch on
the encapsulation of green tea-polyphenols in alginate gels produced using spray aerosol …

Abstract Jack bean urease (EC. 3.5. 1.5) was effectively immobilized onto amino
functionalized epichlorohydrin cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose (ECH-CMC) beads that …