Biopolymer aerogels were among the first aerogels produced, but only in the last decade
has research on biopolymer and biopolymer–composite aerogels become popular …

This review discusses the most commonly employed methods for determining pore size and
pore size distribution in bioaerogels. Aerogels are materials with high porosity and large …

A detailed study of the production of polysaccharide aerogel (bio-aerogel) particles from lab
to pilot scale is surveyed in this article. An introduction to various droplets techniques …

Chitosan is an abundant biopolymer derived from food waste with attractive properties,
particularly its high biocompatibility and easy chemical processability. Here, we review the …

Polysaccharides are regarded as key ingredients for the production of bio-based materials
in life sciences (eg, food, cosmetics, medical devices, pharmaceutics). The biodegradability …

Background Food-grade aerogels are solid materials possessing high surface area, high
porosity, and ultra-low density. Until today, numerous aerogels have been fabricated from …

Calcium alginate porous aerogel beads were prepared by sc-CO2 drying, characterized and
for the first time evaluated for their performance on metal ion sorption in comparison with …

Recently developed technology permits to optimize simultaneously surface area, porosity,
density, rigidity and surface morphology of chitin-derived materials of biomedical interest …

Recently, organic–inorganic hybrid materials have attracted tremendous attention thanks to
their outstanding properties, their efficiency, versatility and their promising applications in a …

Highlights•Aerogels are porous and lightweight materials with high surface
area.•Polysaccharide aerogels are environmentally compatible materials and suitable for …