Alginates in Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Guide

Alginates in Drug Delivery, authored by Amit Kumar Nayak, delves into the fundamental principles, basic aspects, and applications of alginates in pharmaceutical sciences, biopharmacology, and the biotechnology industry. The increasing use of natural polymers in healthcare applications over synthetic polymers is attributed to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, economic extraction, and ready availability. This book aims to provide a thorough understanding of the synthesis, purification, and characterization of alginates and their derivatives, thereby harnessing their full potential in healthcare applications.

This comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource for pharmaceutical scientists, healthcare professionals, and regulatory scientists actively involved in the development of natural polymer-containing drug delivery systems. It also caters to postgraduate students and postdoctoral research fellows in pharmaceutical sciences, providing them with a detailed understanding of the chemistry, modifications, characterization, and applications of alginates in healthcare fields.

Key features of this book include:

• Comprehensive coverage of alginate chemistry, collection, chemical modifications, characterization, and applications in healthcare fields.
• High-quality illustrations, practical examples, and research case studies.
• Contributions from global leaders and experts from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies who are pioneers in the application of natural polysaccharides in diverse pharmaceutical fields.

Published by Elsevier Science on July 23, 2020, this book is available in English and offers a single-source reference on the complete alginate chemistry, making it an essential read for those in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.