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Plant Polysaccharides as Pharmaceutical Excipients

Plant Polysaccharides as Pharmaceutical Excipients

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Plant Polysaccharides as Pharmaceutical Excipients explores the use of plant-derived polysaccharides as pharmaceutical excipients, highlighting their sustainability, renewable availability, and attractive properties. It provides a comprehensive approach, covering sources, classification, extraction methods, and applications in various pharmaceutical dosage forms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 646 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division


Plant Polysaccharides as Pharmaceutical Excipients delves into groundbreaking techniques and diverse applications of plant-derived polysaccharides as pharmaceutical excipients. These natural compounds possess remarkable qualities, including their sustainability, renewable nature, and vast abundance, making them highly desirable for various pharmaceutical purposes. Their water solubility, swelling ability, non-toxicity, and biodegradability have sparked extensive research into their utilization as excipients in diverse dosage forms. This comprehensive book adopts an application-oriented approach, drawing upon the latest research encompassing sources, classification, and extraction methods of plant polysaccharides. Subsequent chapters delve into specific pharmaceutical applications, elucidating the preparation processes tailored for targeted uses. Throughout the text, information is reinforced with illustrations, chemical structures, flow charts, and data tables, fostering a clear understanding of the subject matter. Moreover, the book explores future perspectives and addresses challenges associated with the use of plant polysaccharides as pharmaceutical excipients. By presenting a comprehensive and insightful examination of these compounds, Plant Polysaccharides as Pharmaceutical Excipients serves as a valuable resource for researchers, pharmaceutical professionals, and students alike, advancing our understanding of their potential in drug delivery systems.


Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323907804

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