Xanthan gum-derived materials for applications in environment and eco-friendly materials: A review

Xanthan gum (XG), a naturally occurring microbial exopolysaccharide, is of a great commercial significance. It has demonstrated a significant potential in targeted applications such as advanced drug delivery, wastewater treatment, protein delivery, tissue engineering, and food packaging due to its outstanding physicochemical properties, biodegradability, and non-toxicity. However, certain limitations such as low surface area, poor mechanical...