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Polysaccharide nanoparticles: from fabrication to applications.

Alexander Plucinski¹, Zan Lyu¹, Bernhard V K J Schmidt¹

¹School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ Glasgow, UK. bernhard.schmidt@glasgow.ac.uk.

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Polysaccharide nanoparticles offer biocompatible, biodegradable solutions for drug delivery, cosmetics, and food. This review details their fabrication, properties, and future potential in various applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Biochemistry

Background:

Polysaccharides are gaining attention for their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and renewable nature.
Research is actively developing polysaccharide nanoparticles for diverse applications, especially in biomedicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To review properties of polysaccharides for nanoparticle formation.
To highlight fabrication strategies for polysaccharide nanoparticles.
To discuss applications and limitations of polysaccharide nanoparticles.

Main Methods:

Literature review of polysaccharide nanoparticle research.
Analysis of fabrication techniques for polysaccharide nanoparticles.
Synthesis of polysaccharide-nanoparticle-polymer composites.

Main Results:

Polysaccharide nanoparticles show promise as nano-delivery systems, Pickering emulsion stabilizers, and reinforcing agents.
Applications span nanomedicine, cosmetics, and food systems.
Combinations with polymers enhance functionality.

Conclusions:

Polysaccharide nanoparticles are versatile materials with significant application potential.
Current limitations in preparation and use need addressing for future development.
Further research can unlock broader utilization in various fields.