Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 26
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Interests: polysaccharides; starch; structure–property relationships; supramolecular structures; starch modification
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Interests: marine functional polysaccharide; glycosaminoglycan; anticoagulant polysaccharide; glycoprotein; polysaccharide biosynthesis and biotransformation; marine drug; functional food
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Interests: chitin; polysaccharide derivatization; carbohydrate chemistry; agrochemicals
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue entitled “Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition”. This Special Issue will showcase the latest advancements and innovations in the field of polysaccharide research, from fundamental understanding to practical applications. The unique properties of polysaccharides, such as biocompatibility and biodegradability, have made them attractive materials in the development of novel functional and smart systems. We welcome original research articles and reviews on a range of topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Novel synthesis and extraction methods for polysaccharides;
- Chemical, enzymatic and physical modifications of polysaccharides;
- Structure–property relationships of polysaccharides and their derivatives;
- Polysaccharide-based nanomaterials, hydrogels and composites;
- Biomedical applications of polysaccharides, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering and wound healing;
- Polysaccharides in food, cosmetics and personal care products;
- Polysaccharide-based materials for environmental remediation and water treatment;
- Advances in characterization techniques for polysaccharides.
Dr. Guantian Li
Dr. Rongfeng Li
Dr. Kun Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polysaccharides
- synthesis
- extraction methods
- modifications
- characterizations
- structure–property relationships
- applications
- nanocomposites
- biomaterials
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