Microbial Exopolysaccharides

Microbial Exopolysaccharides: An Integrated Approach to Green Applications provides a comprehensive overview of natural exopolysaccharides (EPS), obtained from different microbial species and marine resources, and offers in-depth insights into the principles of EPS and their wide range of applications as sustainable solutions to challenges in the food, health, environmental, and biotechnology sectors. Featuring contributions by an interdisciplinary group of experts in academia, research, and industry, this book offers a detailed introduction and exploration of natural microbial exopolysaccharides. It offers detailed discussions on topics such as the extraction and characterization of EPS, their role in health-promoting formulations and probiotic potential, their utilization in therapeutics, their use in food technologies and packaging, and their impact in the environmental and medical sectors. With a focus on green technology and sustainable practices, this book offers cost-effective utilization of natural EPS, their application in diverse sectors, and serves as an informative resource for those interested in the innovative application of natural bio-macromolecules.

• Emphasizes the significance of structural classification of exopolysaccharides derived from microbes, algae, cyanobacteria, and marine resources for applications in diverse industries
• Discusses green extraction methods for EPS, focusing on yield optimization, process efficiency, and eco-friendly practices to enhance sustainability
• Investigates and evaluates EPS for their nutraceutical and therapeutic potential and for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-biofilm, tissue regenerating, prebiotic, probiotic, and wound healing properties
• Explores how the natural biomolecules of exopolysaccharides are utilized in various applications such as food technology, food packaging, biofertilizers, biopesticides, 3D bioprinting, bio-adsorbents, and biosensors for theragnostic purposes