Alginate is an important natural biopolymer and has been widely used in the food,
biomedical, and chemical industries. Ca 2+-induced gelation is one of the most important …

Natural macromolecules have attracted increasing attention due to their biocompatibility, low
toxicity, and biodegradability. Pectin is one of the few polysaccharides with biomedical …

Alginate and pectin are emblematic natural polyuronates that have been widely used in
food, cosmetics and medicine. Ca-dependent gelation is one of their most important …

The exciting advancements in 3D-printing of soft materials are changing the landscape of
materials development and fabrication. Among various 3D-printers that are designed for soft …

Adhering hydrogels to various materials is fundamental to a large array of established and
emerging applications. The last few years have seen transformative advances in achieving …

Hydrogel plays a vital role in cell-laden three dimensional (3D) bioprinting, whereas those
hydrogels mimic the physical and biochemical characteristics of native extracellular matrix …

With the increasing growth of the algae industry and the development of algae biorefinery,
there is a growing need for high-value applications of algae-extracted biopolymers. The …

Supercapacitors (SCs) have demonstrated great potential for integration into future
wearable and implantable electronics, yet the insufficient environmental adaption and …

Food is a vital product for the survival of human beings and with passage of time quality
concerns of consumers are rising. Edible films and coatings are thin layers applied on food …

BACKGROUND Hydrogels are formed through the cross-linking of hydrophilic polymer
chains within an aqueous microenvironment. The gelation can be achieved through a …