Alginate-nanoparticles composites: kinds, reactions and applications

Alginate is a natural polymer belonging to the carbohydrate family (polysaccharides) and is present in brown algae. This co-polymer is commercially very important as it forms hydrogels, films, and fibers of characteristic properties with different ions and components. To enhance the desired properties of alginate, an emerging field of hybrid nanocomposites scaffolds is developing. Wide range of nanoparticles such as carbon-based, ceramic,...