A Review on Innovative Use of Alginate Based Hydrogel from Brown Algae

G. Sreeja; Dr. Shahin Banu Z

doi:10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2177

A Review on Innovative Use of Alginate Based Hydrogel from Brown Algae

Author(s)	G. Sreeja, Dr. Shahin Banu Z
Country	India
Abstract	This article is based on recent review of alginate-based hydrogel and its application in various fields. Hydrogel are three-dimensional, crosslinked, hydrophilic polymeric networks that can swell in water and absorb significant amounts. When exposes to polyvalent cations such as calcium, it can form gels. Their ability to retain a significant volume of water, while maintaining structural integrity makes them valuable in various applications in fields such as biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical industry, drug delivery, tissue engineering, etc. Alginate a polysaccharide found in brown algae, is extracted from these algae example Laminaria (Kelps), Macrocystis (Giant Kelp), Sargassum, Ascophyllum (Rockweed), Fucus (Wrack), Saccharina japonica (Kombu). Additionally, they are highly beneficial in agriculture, as they enhance soil moisture retention and nutrient delivery, thereby boosting crop yield. Recent application of alginate hydrogels are also being utilized in 3D bioprinting to create complex tissue structure, advancing the field of tissue engineering. Future research aims to develop alginate hydrogels that can deliver drugs in a controlled, sustained, and targeted manner. By combining alginate with natural and synthetic polymers, as well as bioactive agents, its properties are enhanced. These advanced hydrogels can be used in applications such as dermal tissue regeneration, cancer treatment, and antimicrobial therapies. Futhermore, alginate hydrogels are being explored for environmnental protection, including water remediation and oil spill cleanup. They are also exposed to see increased use in cosmetics and personal care products due to their moisturizing and flim-forming properties. This review article is a collective study on the production and applications of alginate-based hydrogels.
Keywords	Hydrogels, Regenertaive medicine, Sodium alginate, Drug delivery, pharmaceutical, Biomedical engineering.
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025
Published On	2025-02-28
Cite This	A Review on Innovative Use of Alginate Based Hydrogel from Brown Algae - G. Sreeja, Dr. Shahin Banu Z - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025. DOI 10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2177
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2177
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g869xg

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