Main description:

Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications examines the fundamentals and properties of these natural materials and their potential biomedical applications. With an emphasis on therapeutic and sensing applications, the book also reviews how polysaccharides can be modified for tissue engineering applications. Sections discuss the basics of polysaccharides, give an overview of the potential applications, look at novel materials and technologies for use in tissue regeneration and therapeutics, and detail current biomedical applications. With a strong focus on materials, engineering and applications, this book is a valuable resource for those with an interest in harnessing the biomedical potential of natural polymers.

Contents:

1. Introduction to natural polysaccharides 2. An overview on the potential biomedical applications of polysaccharides 3. Polysaccharide-based superporous hydrogels for therapeutic purposes 4. Fabrication of polysaccharide-based materials using ionic liquids and scope for biomedical use 5. Polysaccharides as potential materials for the delivery of therapeutic molecules 6. Polysaccharide-based scaffold for tissue-regeneration 7. Hyaluronic acid as potential carrier in biomedical and drug delivery applications 8. Green synthesis of polysaccharide-based inorganic nanoparticles and biomedical aspects 9. Graphene oxide-based nanocomposites and biomedical applications 10. Biomedical applications of green-synthesized metal nanoparticles using polysaccharides 11. Application of polysaccharides in enzyme immobilization 12. Biosensor platforms for detection of cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers 13. Modification of liposomal surface by polysaccharides: Preparation, characterization, and application for drug targeting 14. Aptamer-conjugated functionalized nano-biomaterials for diagnostic and targeted drug delivery applications