Bone is a dynamic self-healing organ and a continuous remodeling ensures the restoration
of the bone structure and function over time. However, bone remodeling is not able to repair …

Thermoplastic starch composites have attracted significant attention due to the rise of
environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer …

In the last two decades, marine collagen has attracted great scientific and industrial interest
as a 'blue resource', with potential for use in various health-related sectors, such as food …

Selection of a starting material, which will somehow mimic a naturally-existing one, is one of
the most important points and crucial elements in biomaterials development. Material …

Written by internationally recognized experts, Surimi and Surimi Seafood, Second Edition
provides a wealth of up-to-the-minute information on all aspects of the production of surimi …

In the last decade, an increasing number of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), chitin and chitosan
applications have been reported. Their commercial demands have been extended to …

Cassava starch has acquired many attentions owing to its ability to be developed as
thermoplastic cassava starch (TPCS) where it can be obtained in low cost, making it to be …

Consumer demand for convenience has led to large quantities of seafood being value-
added processed before marketing, resulting in large amounts of marine by-products being …

Gelatin is used as an ingredient in both food and non-food industries as a gelling agent,
stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and film former. Porcine skins, bovine hides, and cattle …

Halal is the concept of granting any entity or practise that is deemed to be lawful under
Islamic law to be used or consumed. These terms are commonly used with respect to food …