Molecular Design and Functional Applications of Polysaccharide Composites
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 October 2026 | Viewed by 1072
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymers; biodegradable packaging; application possibilities of by-products; food texture and rheology; hydrogels; emulsions; nanomaterials
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Interests: organic synthesis; chromatography; materials; agriculture; food chemistry; food nanotechnology; material characterization; polymers; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; biocomposites; biopolymers; polymeric materials
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Interests: nanocomposites; biopolymers; nanoparticles; functional properties; antimicrobial activity; smart/active packaging; plasma-treated water; nano/microencapsulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polysaccharides are widely used in biochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries due to their safety and bioactivity. As a major component of biomass, they play essential structural roles in plants and animals. Polysaccharide composites have garnered an increasing amount of interest for their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and tunable physicochemical properties. Through molecular design—including chemical modification, cross-linking, and hybridization with nanoparticles or synthetic polymers—their mechanical strength, stability, and functionality can be precisely engineered.
These composites have various applications, such as drug delivery systems, food packaging, tissue engineering, and environmental remediation. Advances in green chemistry and nanotechnology further expand their potential, enabling the development of smart, stimuli-responsive materials. However, challenges remain in ensuring their scalability and long-term performance and in optimizing their mechanical, barrier, optical, and functional properties. Currently, research into polysaccharide composites is focused on refining their synthesis methods and broadening their industrial and biomedical applications.
This Special Issue highlights innovative polysaccharide-based materials, covering their synthesis, characterization, and potential uses.
Dr. Magdalena Krystyjan
Dr. Gohar Khachatryan
Dr. Karen Khachatryan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polysaccharide composites
- molecular design
- functional applications
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