GLUCOMANNAN SPONGEOUS MATRICES

摘要

The invention relates to articles of manufacture comprising spongeous matrices which may have a controlled pore size and/or distribution, formed of: Component (a) glucomannan; and Component (b) at least one other aqueous gel-forming polysaccharide; and optionally Component (c) at least one water soluble hydrocolloid other than the foregoing. The invention also relates to processes for fabricating the spongeous matrices and their use as plant culture media, as surgical sponges, and as packaging material.