Alginate Biomaterial

Alginate is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved natural biomaterial and has diverse biomedical applications. In recent years, researchers and scientists are working on the alginate-based drug delivery systems that have been designed and characterized as a matrix, micro to nanocarriers, fibers, composite/scaffolds, etc. Alginate has versatile properties such as biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and easily available. This book especially highlights both the drug delivery strategies and biomedical engineering aspects such as controlled drug delivery, drug targeting to the site of action, cancer therapy, gene and vaccine delivery, enzyme immobilization, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. 

Sougata Jana has completed his Ph.D. in pharmaceutical technology at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal., India. He has spent 14 years in pharmacy, including teaching, research, and health services. Sougata has published over 30 research and review articles in different national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has also edited 12 books and published more than 45 book chapters in edited books published by internationally renowned publishers. He is a reviewer for peer-reviewed international journals. Sougata is a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) and holds an associateship with the Institution of Chemists (AIC), India. He successfully guided 17 postgraduate students in their research projects. Sougata is working on drug delivery science and technology, including modification of synthetic and natural biopolymers, microparticles, nanoparticles, and semisolids and an interpenetrating network (IPN) system for controlled drug delivery.