306 Results Found

Smart packaging is an alternative that may not only replace plastic containers, but also enable food quality monitoring. In this study, an innovative packaging system was developed using a starch-chitosan polymer matrix, infused with rosemary essenti...

This study explores a multi-resource approach for extracting and characterizing l-rhamnose-rich polysaccharides from nine natural biomasses, including green macroalgae (Ulva spp.), sumac species (Rhus spp.), and agro-industrial by-products such as se...

Arabinoxylans (AX) are polysaccharides capable of forming covalent gels stable under variations in pH and temperature. They are fermentable by the colonic microbiota, making them appropriate carriers for colon-targeted oral drug delivery, including i...

Chitin and collagen—two of nature’s most abundant structural biopolymers—continue to inspire breakthrough innovations in materials science, biomedicine, food engineering, food packaging, and environmental sustainability [...]

This study investigates the emulsifying capacity (EC), emulsion stability (ES), and oleogel-forming potential of galactomannan (GM) esters modified with decanoic (GD) and palmitic (GP) fatty acids at low (L) and high (H) degrees of esterification (DE...

Current resource and processing constraints on conventional chitin production call for novel sources and more sustainable methods for its production. Herein, domestic cricket (Acheta domesticus L.) meal obtained from supercritical CO2 oil extraction...

In recent years, the sustained and even increasing interest in the development and application of novel composite materials based on the polysaccharide bacterial cellulose (BC) has been driven by the accumulation of experimental data and the emergenc...

The use of biodegradable polymers in slow-release NPK fertilizers is gaining prominence for reducing overdosing, minimizing nutrient loss, and enhancing efficiency. This study prepared modified and unmodified thermoplastic starch (TPS) systems via ex...

The mechanical, thermal, physicochemical and structural properties of a thermoplastic cassava starch obtained by a twin-screw extrusion process were evaluated, using glycerol and isosorbide as plasticizers at different concentrations (30, 35 and 40%...

The global aquaculture industry faces a number of challenges, including the risk of infection spreading in closed aquatic ecosystems. Since 1942, vaccination has become a mainstream approach in fish cultivation. However, the immune system of cold-blo...

Hydrogels based on gelatin–chitosan mixtures have great potential for practical application in the development of new materials in food technology and biomedicine. This study examines the effect of chitosan on the gelling properties, rheologica...

This study developed a sustainable super-disintegrant derived from Dioscorea hispida Dennst. var. hispida starch for use in immediate-release pharmaceutical tablets. Native starch (NS) was extracted and chemically modified via carboxymethylation to o...

Pediatric drug delivery presents unique challenges due to physiological and pharmacological differences across age groups, requiring specialized formulation approaches beyond simple dose adjustments of adult medications. This review synthesizes recen...

This study systematically investigated the liposoluble components and their potential correlation with antibacterial activity in six bast fiber varieties—Apocynum venetum, Corchorus capsularis, Hibiscus cannabinus, Linum usitatissimum, Cannabis...

Succinoglycan (SG), a rhizobial exopolysaccharide produced by Sinorhizobium meliloti, has attracted increasing attention as a sustainable biomaterial due to its unique molecular structure and versatile physicochemical properties. Over the past decade...

Cocoa pod husk (CPH) is a potential material to produce value-added products. The objective of this study was to optimize the microwave-assisted hydrothermal pretreatment (MA-HTP) of CPH and CPH hemicellulose (HMC-CPH) using only water as the extract...

Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a versatile cellulose ether with two standardized forms: highly substituted (H-HPC), which is water-soluble and thermoresponsive, and low-substituted (L-HPC), which is insoluble but swellable. This systematic review w...

This study aims to develop a modified starch with menthol (M) or sulfobetaine (S) using 1,6-hexamethyl diisocyanate (HMDI) as a linker to create biodegradable antibacterial materials for active packaging applications. The modification of potato starc...

Background: Chitosan and Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) exhibit antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, making them potential candidates for managing infected wounds. This study investigated the therapeutic efficacy of a chitosa...

Yeast protein (YP) offers nutritional and sustainable benefits; however, its poor gelation properties limit its use in soft material formulations. This study investigates the rheological behavior and the formation of crosslinked networks using YP&nda...

The rheological and textural behavior of a highly viscous solution containing forage palm mucilage (FPM) was investigated using the Plackett–Burman (PB) design and multivariate analysis. The influence of carbohydrates (xanthan gum (XG), carboxy...

Cathepsin S (Cat S) is a cysteine protease involved in several human diseases (i.e., autoimmune, inflammatory and cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and psoriasis) and is an important target in drug development. Emerging evidence highlights the potent...

The dragon fruit (Selenicereus sp.) peel is a viable plant source for the extraction of polysaccharides such as pectin, the demand for which has increased significantly in the food and pharmaceutical industries. In Nayarit, Mexico, the Queen Purple v...

The SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) is a microbial consortium composed of a diverse range of bacteria and yeasts that coexist symbiotically. The most commonly identified microorganisms include Gluconobacter, Acetobacte, Saccharomyces...

Polysaccharides was launched in 2020, aiming to provide an advanced forum for studies related to polysaccharides and their derivatives, from basics to applications [...]

The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is receiving growing attention for its agro-industrial potential, particularly due to its seeds, which are the source of locust bean gum (LBG), a galactomannan-rich polysaccharide with wide applications in food a...

Wheat is often used as a raw material in the brewing of special styles of beer. Hydrocolloids naturally present in wheat are called pentosans. They constitute approximately 2% of wheat flour. Arabinoxylans (pentosanes) and β-glucan are common co...

Resveratrol (RES), a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound with well-documented anticancer potential, is limited in clinical application due to its poor aqueous solubility and low bioavailability. This study aimed to develop RES-loaded liposomes...

This study investigated the effects of homolactic fermentation on the rheological, viscoelastic, and starch structural properties of quinoa–chickpea flour-based beverages. Three formulations with increasing proportions of chickpea flour (10, 25...

The increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to non-biodegradable plastic packaging is driving the development of active packaging based on biopolymers such as methylcellulose. In this study, innovative methylcellulose nanocomposite films incor...

Chitosan-based hydrogels are used in the adsorption of pharmaceutical compounds from water. The adsorption process of diclofenac and naproxen on chitosan hydrogels cross-linked with glutaraldehyde has been studied theoretically and experimentally. Ac...

Fucoidan B (FucB) is a sulfated polysaccharide with recognized biological activity. In this study, FucB was chemically modified through redox conjugation with gallic acid (GA) to obtain FucB-GA, aiming to enhance its antioxidant properties. Structura...

The precipitation of cellulose and polyacrylonitrile and its copolymer (PAN) solutions is a well-known process that has been extensively described in numerous studies. It is suggested that “soft” precipitants (aqueous solutions of solvent...

As the demand for chitin grows, new chitin sources with unique physicochemical properties are required. Abundant biofouling species, such as amphipods and hydroids, have chitinous skeletal systems that can be utilized for chitin production. However,...

In this work, redox-responsive chitosan derivatives were prepared by crosslinking with disulfide-bridged dicarboxylic acids. Taking into account that structural variations in diacids can lead to significant differences in properties, especially swell...

This study investigates the potential of acetylated xylan as a functional component in coatings for biodegradable paper-based food packaging. Acetylated xylan was synthesized in the laboratory via the reaction of native beechwood xylan with acetic an...

Uncontrolled hemorrhage is a major global health issue, causing high mortality rates in both civilian and military settings. The risk of infection in bleeding wounds highlights the need for effective hemostatic materials. Natural polysaccharides are...

This work aims to develop bio-based and biodegradable materials for active food packaging purposes by comparing the properties of avocado seed flour (ASF) and avocado extracted starch (AES). A 36.4% dry basis yield is obtained for the extracted AES f...

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have emerged as sustainable and tunable alternatives to conventional solvents for the extraction of polysaccharides. This review presents a structure-informed framework linking DES composition to polysaccharide solubilit...

Probiotics offer significant health benefits; however, their efficacy is often compromised by low survival rates in stressful conditions. Microencapsulation using modified starches presents a promising strategy to enhance probiotic viability. This st...

Chitosan, a biopolymer with molecular variability, continues to demonstrate promising potential for biomedical and biotechnological applications. In this study, mixtures of β-oligochitosan, with a low molar mass (MM) of 1.5 kDa (CH1), α-ol...

This study aimed to develop synbiotic edible films based on fish gelatin containing Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, evaluating the impact of different prebiotics (inulin and fructooligosaccharides, FOSs) and structuring polysaccharides (pectin and a...

Achieving precise drug release in the colon remains a key objective in therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Natural polysaccharides, including high-amylose starch (HAS) and pectin, offer relevant characteristics for localized drug delivery...

Soybean residue, kudzu root residue, astragalus residue and pomegranate peel residue are byproducts of food processing with high yield. In the food processing industry in Northwest China, these waste residues contain a large amount of nutrients and h...

In this work, ethyl cellulose nanoparticles loaded with rosemary extract (RCL-NPs) were synthesized and utilized to reinforce high-density polyethylene (HDPE) packaging bags as a nanotechnological alternative for rabbit meat preservation. The synthes...

In this study, hydrogel dressings based on alginate and carboxymethylcellulose were developed, supplemented with extracts from Tagetes nelsonii, Agave americana, and Aloe vera gel, for the treatment and healing of wounds. For this purpose, the physic...

Wound healing is a complex process, and propolis, a natural resin with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, emerges as a promising candidate for its treatment. This systematic review analyzed 26 studies on propolis-functional...

Solvent-exchange-induced in situ forming gel (ISG) refers to a drug delivery system that transforms from a solution state into a gel or solid matrix upon administration into the body and exposure to physiological aqueous fluid. This study investigate...

In agriculture, the use of fructans has gained relevance due to their ability to improve plant immunity and resistance to pathogens. However, many studies use high-purity fructans, which makes their application more expensive. In this work, the effic...

This study explored the functional and pharmaceutical properties of native and modified starches derived from rice bean (Vigna umbellata) using physical (pregelatinization) and chemical (phosphorylation, carboxymethylation) modifications. Native star...