Advances in Polysaccharide Biomaterials

Dear colleagues,

Polysaccharides, or glycans as they are otherwise known, are very diverse in structure and function; they are widely distributed in nature and are produced by all organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. Natural polysaccharides (cellulose, chitin, starch, pectin, hyaluronic acid, alginic acid, carrageenan, fucoidan, and others) exhibit excellent characteristics, including biodegradability and biocompatibility that make them extremely attractive for numerous biomedical applications. The presence of different functional groups in polysaccharides allows various chemical modifications that provide virtually limitless options to develop biomaterials that are better suited to specific applications. Polysaccharides can be fabricated into different biomaterials, such as sponges, fibers, films, micro- and nanoparticles, hydrogels, and micelles to suit different needs.

The Special Issue “Advances in Polysaccharide Biomaterials” aims to provide a broad coverage of research progress and up-to-date reviews addressing various fundamental and applied problems of polysaccharide biomaterials. In this Special Issue, we seek contributions from researchers to discuss all aspects of polysaccharide biomaterials, including tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug and gene delivery, wound healing, and diagnostics. We intend that the Special Issue will offer a unique platform for the diffusion of new concepts and bio-applications of polysaccharides to continue to motivate further research in the field.

Dr. Yury A. Skorik
Guest Editor

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