Recent Advances in Biopolymer Gels (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is focused on the utilization of natural biopolymer gels such as chitosan, alginate, BHA, and cellulose. These gels are known for their low cost, biodegradability as environmentally friendly resources, and wide availability. Due to their remarkable affinity for contaminant compounds like heavy metal ions, toxins, organic solvents, and organic molecules, biopolymer gels are gaining increasing attention as renewable alternative feedstocks in the production of biopolymers as a possible solution to several environmental challenges. Additionally, this Special Issue will explore the diverse applications of biopolymer gels in the food industry. Macro- and nanoscale food-grade materials are commonly used to enhance food products. These materials serve various purposes, including for antimicrobial food packaging and the targeted delivery of biomolecules, enzymes, and probiotics. They are versatile in their ability to modify food matrix structures and functional properties, playing roles as carriers and acting in target/multistage delivery, foam formation, biomolecule conjugation, gelling systems, and colloidal formation.

Dr. Luis Morales-Quintana
Dr. Milton Vázquez-Lepe
Guest Editors

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