This brief explores recent progress in the area of polysaccharides and their composites and
nanocomposites. It is a complete resource for the evolving field of polysaccharide based
biomaterials and their applications in different fields. The volume focuses on their
composition properties characterization chemistry and applications and also highlights
recent developments in polysaccharide based composites and nanocomposites spurred by advances
in polymer technology and biotechnology. Divided into different sections featuring alginates
carrageenans cellulose starch chitin chitosan gums etc each chapter presents chemical
physical and biological attributes and reviews the recent research performed such as drug
carriers selective water absorption materials from oil-water emulsions purification of water
biomedical applications etc. The authors hope that this brief will help to inspire scientists
towards novel sources for chemicals materials and energy in the years to come.
