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Natural Polymers-Based Biocomposites: State of Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities

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In the present scenario, in the development of the novel drug delivery system, the role of the natural polymer will be more preferential as compared to the other derivative. The biocompatible and biodegradable nature of the natural polymer is the aim of current research. Along with that natural polymer can be worked as a site-directed ligand that can specifically bind with the cell receptor and target the diseased cell/tissues. The role of different carbohydrates and protein-based natural polymers were incorporated in this chapter along with their physical, chemical, and biological properties. The role of these natural polymers in the pharmaceutical and biomedical applications also are incorporated.

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This work was supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR, New Delhi), India (Grant Number: For Laxmikant Gautam 45/16/2018-Nan/BMS, dated 11/05/2018, Anamika Jain 45/38/2018-PHA/BMS, dated 24/07/2018) and Department of Science and Technology (DST, New Delhi), India (Grant Number: For Priya Shrivastava DST/INSPIRE Fellowship 2017/ IF170447, dated 01/16/2018).

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Gautam, L., Jain, A., Shrivastava, P., Vyas, S., Vyas, S.P. (2022). Natural Polymers-Based Biocomposites: State of Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities. In: Hasnain, M.S., Nayak, A.K., Alkahtani, S. (eds) Polymeric and Natural Composites. Advances in Material Research and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70266-3_1

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