Alginates from Algae
Dr. Kurt Ingar Draget
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Biopolymer Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sem Saelands vei 6-8, Trondheim, Norway, N-7491
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Gudmund Skjåk-Bræk
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Biopolymer Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sem Saelands vei 6-8, Trondheim, Norway, N-7491
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Kurt Ingar Draget
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Biopolymer Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sem Saelands vei 6-8, Trondheim, Norway, N-7491
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Olav Smidsrød
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Biopolymer Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sem Saelands vei 6-8, Trondheim, Norway, N-7491
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Gudmund Skjåk-Bræk
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Biopolymer Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sem Saelands vei 6-8, Trondheim, Norway, N-7491
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Chemical Structure
- Conformation
- Occurrence and Source Dependence
- Physiological Function
- Chemical Analysis and Detection
- Chemical Composition and Sequence
- Molecular Mass
- Detection and Quantification
- Biosynthesis and Biodegradation
- Production: Biotechnological and Traditional
- Isolation from Natural Sources / Fermentative Production
- Molecular Genetics and in vitro Modification
- Current and Expected World Market and Costs
- Alginate Manufacturers
- Properties
- Physical Properties
- Solubility
- Selective Ion Binding
- Gel Formation and Ionic Cross-linking
- Gel Formation and Alginic Acid Gels
- Material Properties
- Stability
- Ionically Cross-linked Gels
- Alginic Acid Gels
- “Biological” Properties
- Physical Properties
- Applications
- Technical Utilization
- Medicine and Pharmacy
- Foods
- Relevant Patents
- Outlook and Perspectives
- Acknowledgements
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