Outlines fundamental concepts in the structure, function, chemistry, and stability of polysaccharides and reveals analytical techniques and applications impacting the cosmetic, medicinal, chemical, and biochemical industries. This book discusses polysaccharides utilized in medical applications such as polysaccharide-based hydrogels.

Comprehensive and in-depth, this reference discusses the analysis, preparation, control, structure, and function of various polysaccharides. New developments in cellulose technology and pharmaceutical applications of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose are included.

"Completely revised and expanded to reflect the latest advancements in the field, this reference outlines fundamental concepts in the structure, function, chemistry, and stability of polysaccharides-revealing new analytical techniques and applications ? . " - Anticancer Research"...constitutes one of the most complex studies dedicated to polysaccharides, provides, besides some basic knowledge...new information, obtained in the last decade....recommended." Cellulose Chemistry and Technology