Biopolymers: A comprehensive review
Modern College of Pharmacy (Ladies), Borhadewadi, Dehu-Alandi Road, Moshi, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Review
Open Access Research Journal of Science and Technology, 2022, 04(01), 013–018.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjst.2022.4.1.0070
Publication history:
Received on 23 November 2021; revised on 29 December 2021; accepted on 31 December 2021
Abstract:
Biopolymers are compounds prepared by using various living organisms, including plants. These are composed of repeated units of the same or similar structure (monomers) linked together. Rubber, starch, cellulose, proteins and DNA, RNA, chitin, and peptides are some of the examples of natural biopolymers. Biopolymers are a diverse and remarkably versatile class of materials that are either produced by biological systems or synthesize from biological sources. Biopolymers are used in pharmaceutical industry and also in food industry.Naturally derived polymers are also used for conditioning benefits in hair and skin care. Biopolymers have various applications in medicine, food, packaging, and petroleum industries. This review article is focused on various aspects of biopolymers with a special emphasis on role of biopolymers in green nanotechnology and agriculture.
Keywords:
Biopolymer; Pharmaceutical; Production; Polysaccharides; Cellulose; Lignocellulose
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