ALGINATE COATED, POLYSACCHARIDE GEL-CONTAINING FOAM COMPOSITE, PREPARATIVE METHODS, AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to composites comprising a polysaccharide gelled within pores of a foam and an polysaccharide coating, methods of preparation, and uses thereof, for example, in biomedical applications such as cell culture media and implants, controlled release delivery systems, food applications, industrial applications, and personal care applications such as cosmetic and oral hygiene.