From Nature-Sourced Polysaccharide Particles to Advanced Functional Materials.

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Materials Chemistry
• Sustainable Materials

Background:

• Polysaccharides are abundant natural carbohydrates, representing over 90% of carbohydrate biomass.
• Polysaccharide particles (PSPs) are versatile for scavenging, cargo delivery, and constructing macroscopic materials.
• PSPs offer biocompatibility and degradability, aligning with eco-friendly biomaterial development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review advancements in polysaccharide particle (PSP) applications as functional materials.
• To cover PSP extraction, preparation, and surface functionalization strategies.
• To outline the fabrication and diverse applications of PSP-derived macroscopic materials.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on polysaccharide particle (PSP) extraction and preparation.
• Analysis of surface functionalization techniques for PSPs.
• Compilation of PSP-derived macroscopic material fabrication methods.

Main Results:

• PSPs can be functionalized with various groups, polymers, nanoparticles, and biomolecules.
• PSP-derived macroscopic materials are fabricated for applications in soft robotics, sensing, and water harvesting.
• PSPs demonstrate utility in drug delivery and bioengineering.

Conclusions:

• Polysaccharide particles are a sustainable feedstock for advanced functional materials.
• PSP fabrication and functionalization enable diverse applications in biomaterials and beyond.
• Future perspectives focus on the continued development and application of PSP-derived materials.