Marine Biopolymers-Based Hydrogels, Xerogels and Aerogels: Preparation and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Marine-biopolymer-based materials such as hydrogels, xerogels, and aerogels have been highly attractive research areas in recent decades for different applications in daily life. They are considered as interesting biomaterials for medical applications due to their good biocompatibility, biodegradability, inexpensiveness, stability, abundance, ease of surface modification, and nontoxic nature. They are also interesting materials for nonmedical applications such as food packaging, water treatment, production of bioplastics, cosmetics, etc., as they possess excellent mechanical, thermal, and biological activities. Numerous marine biopolymers such as alginates, agar, carrageenan, and chitosan have been used as bio-ink in the preparation of different forms of gels using conventional and 3D-printing techniques. This Special Issue will present and discuss different approaches for the preparation, modification, and characterizations of hydrogels, xerogels, and aerogels from marine-based biopolymers for different medical and nonmedical applications.

Prof. Dr. H.P.S. Abdul Khalil
Dr. Esam Bashir Yahya
Guest Editors

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