Description
Natural Gums: Extraction, Properties, and Applications provides thorough, methodical coverage of a range of natural gums. These naturally forming polysaccharides or complex carbohydrates offer advantageous properties and a range of possible applications. The book begins by introducing fundamental knowledge regarding natural gums, including structures and properties, functionalization, gelatin behavior, and characterization techniques. Subsequent sections of the book provide in-depth chapters, each guiding the reader through the extraction, properties and applications of a specific gum type, covering plant-based, animal-based, microbial-based, and marine-based natural gums. Finally, the future potential of natural gums, and their implications in a circular economy approach, are considered.This is an informative resource for researchers and advanced students in bio-based materials, polymer science, chemistry, bioengineering, materials science, and food science, as well as industrial scientists and R&D professionals with an interest in natural gums and bio-based materials for advanced applications.- Explains origin, extraction, processing and structural analysis of natural gums- Offers in-depth information on specific natural gum types, their properties and potential uses- Explores a range of advanced applications across food, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and more
Table of Contents
Section I: Natural Gums: Functionalization and characterization1. Natural gums: Structural diversity and properties 2. Functionalization of natural gums: Scientific tools to improve properties and applications3. Gelation behaviour in natural gums: Fundamentals of solute-solvent interaction to gel formation4. Characterization of natural gums: Emphasizing distinctive spectroscopic techniquesSection II: Plant-based natural gums5. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of guar gum6. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of locust bean gum7. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of okra gum8. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of honey locust gum9. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of tamarind gum10. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of khaya gum11. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of aloe mucilage12. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of konjac glucomannan13. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum arabica14. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum ghatti15. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum tragacanth16. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of pectinsSection III: Animal-based natural gums17. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gelatin gum18. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of chitin and chitosan19. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of hyaluronic acidSection IV: Microbial-based natural gums20. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of curdlan gum21. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of xanthan gum22. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of dextran23. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gellan gum24. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of tara gum25. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of pullulanSection V: Marine-based natural gums26. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of sodium alginate27. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of alginic acid28. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of carrageenan gum29. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of agar-agarSection VI: Future of natural gums30. Circular economy and future potential of natural gums
