Preparation of Alginate-Based Biomaterials and Their Applications in Biomedicine

Alginates are naturally occurring polysaccharides extracted from brown marine algae and bacteria. Being biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxic and easy to gel, alginates can be processed into various forms, such as hydrogels, microspheres, fibers and sponges, and have been widely applied in biomedi...

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Main Authors: Hengtong Zhang, Junqiu Cheng, Qiang Ao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/5/264