Biopolymeric Nanomaterials

Biopolymeric nanomaterials refer to biocompatible nanomaterials, consisting of biopolymers, such as protein (silk, collagen, gelatin, ß-casein, zein, and albumin), protein-mimicked polypeptides and polysaccharides (chitosan, alginate, pullulan, starch, and heparin).Biopolymeric nanomaterials may be used as; i) delivery systems for bioactive compounds in food application, (ii) delivery of therapeutic molecules (drugs and genes), and (iii) tissue engineering. This book outlines the fundamental design concepts and emerging applications of biopolymeric nanomaterials. It also provides information on emerging applications of biopolymeric nanomaterials, including in biomedicine, manufacturing and water purification, as well as assessing their physical, chemical and biological properties. This is an important reference source for materials scientists, engineers and biomedical scientists who are seeking to increase their understanding of how polymeric nanomaterials for being used for a range of biomedical and industrial applications. Provides information on the design concepts and synthesis of biopolymeric nanomaterials biomedical and industrial applicationHighlights the major properties and processing methods for biopolymeric nanomaterialsAssesses the major challenges of producing biopolymeric nanomaterials at an industrial scale