Revolutionize the search for sustainable industry with these biodegradable materials
The search for biodegradable materials has become an increasingly essential component of the global response to climate change and the urgent need for more sustainable industrial processes. Biodegradable polymers, either synthetic or natural, have become an explosive research subject as their applications in food, medicinal, and pharmaceutical industries become more and more apparent. There is an urgent need for chemists and other professionals working in these industries to understand the range of available biopolymers and how to use them.
Biopolymers in Pharmaceutical and Food Applications presents an overview of all currently-known food-safe polymers and their applications for food and pharmaceutical technology. Its grasp of recent sustainable trends in biopolymer production and distribution make it a one-stop shop for researchers and industry professionals looking to understand the future of sustainable food production, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Comprehensive and accessible, it has never been timelier as a contribution to these key industries.
Readers of the two volumes of Biopolymers in Pharmaceutical and Food Applications will also find:
- Treatment of biopolymers including collagen, chitosan, carrageenan, and more
- Detailed discussion of drug delivery systems incorporating plant- and animal-based biopolymers
- An editor with extensive research and teaching experience in biopolymer and pharmaceutical research
Biopolymers in Pharmaceutical and Food Applications is ideal for polymer chemists, pharmaceutical chemists, food scientists, and any other researcher looking to work with biodegradable polymers.
Daftar Isi
Table of Content
Marine Collagen and Its Application in Food and Nutraceutical Products
Chitosan-based Nanocomposites and Their Applications in Food Packaging
Application of PLA in Food Packaging
Sericin Protein as Food Additive, Properties and Function
Pectin-based Food Packaging Film
Alginate Application in Foods and Feeds
Biopolymer Films for the Preservation and Stability Improvement of Food Products
Agar for Biodegradable Plastics Packaging
Carrageenan for Industrial Food Processing and Preservation
Inulin as a Prebiotic Agent in Human Nutrition and Healthcare
Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) as a Sustainable Bio-plastic in Food and Non-Food Applications
Plant Based Biopolymers in Food Industry: Sources, Extraction Methods and Applications
Bamboo Fiber Applications for Food and Feed
Gum Exudates from Rosaceae Tree Species, Functional Properties and Food Applications
Chitosan and Chitosan Derivatives-based Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases
Alginate as a Platform for Oral Drug Delivery Applications
Fucoidan-based Hydrogels for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications
Biopolymers: A Boon in Vaginal Delivery
Dextran in Pharmaceutical Compositions and in the Cosmetic Industry
Pectin-based Composite Materials for Biomedical and Cosmetic Applications
PLA-based Composites and Their Applications in Biomedicine and Cosmetics
Drug Delivery Systems Based on Xanthan
Proteins and peptides-based drug delivery systems
Carrageenan Hydrogel for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications
Gellan Gum-based Delivery Systems for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications
Pharmaceutical, Therapeutic and Cosmetic Applications of Sericin
Natural Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering
Biopolymers for Enzyme Immobilization
Current Advances in Cellulose for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications
Starch in Food Applications
Applications of Lignin in Pharma and Cosmetics
Polyphenols for Pharmacological Applications
Use of agarose for the extraction of pharmaceutical compounds
The Use of Natural Polysaccharides in Spray-dried Microparticles for Pulmonary Drug Delivery
Tentang Penulis
Dr. Sougata Jana is working in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Directorate of Health Services, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He has published extensively on biopolymers and has considerable teaching and supervision experience in the field of pharmaceutical research.