About the Book:

"Polysaccharides in Advanced Drug Delivery" delves into the cutting-edge world of material science and drug delivery through the eyes of esteemed experts. Through the exploration of diverse polysaccharides like starch, konjac, chitosan, and alginate, readers are taken on a journey through the boundless potential of these natural polymers in revolutionizing advanced drug delivery. Delving into nanotechnology, the book unveils the intricate applications of these polymers, offering a glimpse into the future of pharmaceuticals. A must-read for researchers and enthusiasts in polymer science, material science, and drug delivery technologies worldwide, this book is a compact yet powerful reference guide that promises to broaden horizons and inspire innovation.

Contents:

1. Polysaccharide Carriers for Induction and Evaluation of Tissue Regeneration and Drug Delivery 

2. Starch based Polymers for Drug Delivery Applications 

3. Seaweed Polysaccharides in Advanced Drug Delivery Application to Carragennans 

4. Konjac Polysaccharide for Drug Delivery 

5. Chitosan and Modified Chitosans for Drug Delivery Application

6. Alginate, Its Chemistry and Applications in Advanced Drug Delivery 

7. Polysaccharides used for Microencapsulation Processes 

8. Polysaccharides used in Nanoparticle based Drug Delivery Formulations

About the Editors:

Akhilesh Vikram Singh, Ph.D. from Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Dibrugarh University, Assam (India). He also worked as post-doctoral researcher at Department of Materials Engineering, Indian institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (India) under prestigious Dr. D.S. Kothari post-doctoral fellowship scheme of Gov. of India. He is the member of many scientific associations, editorial board member of different journals and also acts as a reviewer of high impact factor scientific journals of different research areas such as: drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, health science and material science. Dr. Singh is the author of many scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and poster communications. Focus of his current research activity is drug delivery, cancer research, biomaterial science and advanced drug delivery system (liposomes, nanoparticles etc.).

Bang-Jing Li, Ph.D. from Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. Dr. Li is a full professor at Natural Products Centre Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu (China).He is the member of many scientific associations and also acts as a reviewer of scientific journals and research committee under different research areas. Dr. Li is the author of many scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and poster communications. Focus of his current research activity is natural polymer, polymer self-assembly and biomaterials.