Foundations of Polysaccharide Science

Structure, Biosynthesis, and Applications

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

This book examines the role of polysaccharides as essential biopolymers, tracing their origins, structural organization, and applications in materials science, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. It provides a detailed exploration of their biosynthesis, functional modifications, and industrial uses. By connecting molecular science with practical applications, the book highlights the importance of polysaccharides in advancing biomedical technologies and sustainable materials.Key Features:Explains the genesis and natural sources of polysaccharides across plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and algae.Describes the biosynthesis pathways and functional modifications of polysaccharides for diverse applications.Highlights industrial uses, including their roles in material making, coatings, gels, and 3D structures.Explores biomedical applications such as wound healing, biofilm disruption, and anticancer activity.Provides insights into the structural and functional versatility of polysaccharides in sustaining life.This book is intended for students, researchers, academics, and industry professionals interested in polysaccharide science and its applications.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-07-13
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:328
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041330462

Utforska kategorier

Biomedicinsk teknik inom Medicin
Organisk kemi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Biokemi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Serge Perez holds a doctorate in sciences from the University of Grenoble, France. He has had international research exposure through several academic and industry positions in laboratories in the US, Canada, and France (Centre de Recherches sur les Macromolecules Végétales, CNRS, Grenoble, as the chairperson and as director of research at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility). His research interests span the whole area of structural glycoscience, emphasizing polysaccharides, glycoconjugates, and protein–carbohydrate interactions. This encompasses computational chemistry and molecular modeling, crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and the relationships between structure and function. He has extensive experience in evaluating research infrastructures and a strong interest in the economy of glycoscience and e-learning, as demonstrated through his work with Glycopedia (https://glycopedia.eu/). He serves on several editorial boards and has authored more than 340 research publications which have been widely cited and referenced. He has also edited and written several books on bioeconomy.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Foundational Overview. 2. Naming and Depicting Polysaccharides. 3. Natural Sources of Polysaccharides. 4. The Biosynthesis of Polysaccharides. 5. Extracting, Purifying and Sequencing Polysaccharides. 6. Functionally Modified Polysaccharides and Applications. 7. Three-Dimensional Structures of Polysaccharides. 8. Shapes-Structural and Functional Materials. 9. Biological Properties. 10. Conclusion