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Multifaceted Development and Application of Biopolymers for Biology, Biomedicine and Nanotechnology pp 87–134Cite as

Engineering of Polysaccharides via Nanotechnology

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The exploitation of nanotechnology to engineer polysaccharides is undoubtedly very innovative in the context of nanobiopolymers. The polysaccharides are naturally occurring biopolymers and can potentially be used for diverse applications. Interest in the study of nanotechnology to produce nanoscaled polysaccharides is gradually increasing. Nanotechnology not only changes the structures of polysaccharides but also changes the functionality of the materials. Many properties of polysaccharides are perhaps still undiscovered. The use of nanotechnology to engineer polysaccharides may open up a new horizon that can noticeably change every aspect of human life. Chitosan is an important polysaccharide and is found in the exoskeleton of crab, shrimp, prawn, lobster, squid pen, etc. Despite its abundant availability in nature, it has not yet been completely cherished by the scientific community. The properties of chitosan vary from source to source, which could enable the efficient use of chitosan for a specific application. This chapter deals with various sources of chitosan and discusses its physical, chemical, and biological properties; synthesis of chitosan-based nanoparticles, nanospheres, and nanogels; characterization; and biomedical applications.

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Dutta, J. (2013). Engineering of Polysaccharides via Nanotechnology. In: Dutta, P., Dutta, J. (eds) Multifaceted Development and Application of Biopolymers for Biology, Biomedicine and Nanotechnology. Advances in Polymer Science, vol 254. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/12_2012_196

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