The Use of Chitosan, Alginate, and Pectin in the Biomedical and Food Sector—Biocompatibility, Bioadhesiveness, and Biodegradability

Nowadays, biopolymers as intelligent and active biopolymer systems in the food and pharmaceutical industry are of considerable interest in their use. With this association in view, biopolymers such as chitosan, alginate, pectin, cellulose, agarose, guar gum, agar, carrageenan, gelatin, dextran, xant...

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Main Authors: Gheorghe Adrian Martău, Mihaela Mihai, Dan Cristian Vodnar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/11/1837