7. Carbohydrates
- Prof. Andreas Lendlein3,4,5,
- Dr. Adam Sisson4,5,6
Published Online: 27 JUL 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9783527635818.ch7
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
Additional Information
How to Cite
Dräger, G., Krause, A., Möller, L. and Dumitriu, S. (2011) Carbohydrates, in Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (eds A. Lendlein and A. Sisson), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527635818.ch7
Editor Information
- 3
GKSS Forschungszentrum, Inst. für Chemie, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 4
Center for Biomaterial Development, Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zemtrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 5
Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zemtrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 6
GKSS Forschungszentrum, Zentrum f. Biomaterialentw., Kantstraße 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUL 2011
- Published Print: 29 JUN 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527324415
Online ISBN: 9783527635818
- Summary
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- References
Keywords:
- polysaccharides;
- alginate;
- diabetic foot ulcers (DFC);
- carrageenan;
- microbial cellulose (MC);
- chitosan;
- dextran
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Alginate
Carrageenan
Cellulose and Its Derivatives
Microbial Cellulose
Chitin and Chitosan
Dextran
Gellan
Guar Gum
Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)
Pullulan
Scleroglucan
Xanthan
Summary
Acknowledgments
In Memoriam
References