Non-Conventional Methods for Gelation of Alginate

This review presents and critically evaluates recent advances in non-conventional gelation method of native alginate. A special focus is given to the following three methods: cryotropic gelation, non-solvent induced phase separation and carbon dioxide induced gelation. A few other gelation approache...

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Main Authors: Pavel Gurikov, Irina Smirnova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/4/1/14