Inorganic/organic hybrid nanosystems have been increasingly developed for their versatility
and efficacy at overcoming obstacles not readily surmounted by nonhybridized counterparts …

Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are biomolecules secreted in the extracellular space
and have diverse biological functionalities, such as environmental protection, surface …

Despite the efforts for minimizing the usage of heavy metals, anthropogenic activities still
generate high amounts of wastewater containing these contaminants that cause significant …

Biopolymers derived from polysaccharides are a sustainable and environmentally friendly
alternative to the synthetic counterparts available in the market. Due to their distinctive …

Succinoglycan is a type of bacterial anionic exopolysaccharide produced from Rhizobium,
Agrobacterium, and other soil bacteria. The exact structure of succinoglycan depends in part …

This study demonstrates the potential of a high molecular weight fucose-containing
polysaccharide secreted by the bacterium Enterobacter A47, named FucoPol, and its silver …

Ligand exchange on the surface of hydrophobic iron oxide nanoparticles is a common
method for controlling surface chemistry for a desired application. Furthermore, ligand …

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are biopolymers, composed of polysaccharides,
nucleic acids, proteins and lipids, which possess unique functional properties. Despite …

Neurodegenerative disorders occur through progressive loss of function or structure of
neurons, with loss of sensation and cognition values. The lack of successful therapeutic …

This study describes for the first time the iron-and copper-mediated gelation of FucoPol,
fucose-rich bacterial polysaccharide. The ability of FucoPol to gel in the presence of metal …