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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/5/264 |