Polysaccharides for Medical Technology: Properties and Applications |
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| Authors: | Pongpat Sukhavattanakul Penwisa Pisitsak Sarute Ummartyotin Ravin Narain |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Materials and Textile Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum, Thani, 12120 Thailand;2. Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G1H9 Canada |
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| Abstract: | Over the past decade, the use of polysaccharides has gained tremendous attention in the field of medical technology. They have been applied in various sectors such as tissue engineering, drug delivery system, face mask, and bio-sensing. This review article provides an overview and background of polysaccharides for biomedical uses. Different types of polysaccharides, for example, cellulose and its derivatives, chitin and chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginate, and pectin are presented. They are fabricated in various forms such as hydrogels, nanoparticles, membranes, and as porous mediums. Successful development and improvement of polysaccharide-based materials will effectively help users to enhance their quality of personal health, decrease cost, and eventually increase the quality of life with respect to sustainability. |
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| Keywords: | artificial face mask biodegradable materials biosensor drug delivery system medical technology polysaccharide-based material |
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