
Natural Gums
Extraction, Properties, and Applications
- 1st Edition - July 22, 2023
- Editors: Shakeel Ahmed, Akbar Ali
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 4 6 8 - 2
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- Explains origin, extraction, processing and structural analysis of natural gums
- Offers in-depth information on specific natural gum types, their properties and potential uses
- Explores a range of advanced applications across food, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and more
Researchers and advanced students with an interest in polysaccharides, biopolymers, and bio-based materials, as well as across polymer science, chemistry, bioengineering, materials science, and food science, R&D professionals and scientists looking to utilize natural gums in a range of advanced applications (food technology, textiles, pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, etc.)
- Cover Image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Section 1: Natural Gums: Functionalization and characterization
- 1. Introduction to natural gums
- Abstract
- 1.1 Importance of plants
- 1.2 Natural gums
- 1.3 Chemical nature of gums
- 1.4 Gummosis
- 1.5 Structural and physiochemical properties of natural gums
- 1.6 Applications of natural gums
- 1.7 Classification of natural gums
- 1.8 Advantages of the natural gums
- 1.9 Drawbacks of the natural gums
- 1.10 Conclusions
- References
- 2. Economical importance, structural diversity, and properties of natural gums
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Economical importance of natural gum
- 2.3 Physicochemical aspects of natural gums
- 2.4 Chemical diversity of natural gum exudates
- 2.5 Commercial and economic importance of natural gum exudates
- 2.6 Biological applications
- 2.7 Various applications of natural gums
- 2.8 Economic and financial aspects of natural gums
- 2.9 Different structural properties of natural gums
- 2.10 Future prospects and conclusion
- References
- 3. Functionalization of natural gums: scientific tools to improve properties and applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Chemical modification of natural gums
- 3.3 Applications
- 3.4 Conclusions and future prospective
- References
- 4. Gelation behavior in natural gums: fundamentals of solute–solvent interaction to gel formation
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Gelation behavior of natural gums
- 4.3 Composite/hybrid hydrogel
- 4.4 Double network and three-dimensional network structure
- 4.5 Methods of gum gelation
- 4.6 Free-radical/graft copolymerization-induced gelation
- 4.7 Stimuli-responsive/sensitive gum gel
- 4.8 Conclusion
- References
- 5. Characterization of natural gums: emphasizing distinctive spectroscopic techniques
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Chemical composition
- 5.3 Structural characterization of natural gums
- 5.4 Rheological properties
- 5.5 Physicochemical properties
- 5.6 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Natural food gums, their interactions and synergism effects
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Classification of natural food gums and application in food products
- 6.3 Rheology of natural gum blends, interactions, and synergism effects
- 6.4 Conclusion
- Conflict of interests
- References
- Section 2: Plant-based natural gums
- 7. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of guar gum
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 What is guar gum?
- 7.3 Extraction
- 7.4 Guar gum working process
- 7.5 Chemical and structural properties of guar gum
- 7.6 Electrospinning of guar gum
- 7.7 Degradation of guar gum
- 7.8 Guar gum adsorption properties
- 7.9 Photocatalytic properties of guar gum
- 7.10 Guar gum hydrogel
- 7.11 Film-forming of guar gum
- 7.12 Applications of guar gum
- 7.13 Conclusions
- References
- 8. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of locust bean gum
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Cultivation and collection
- 8.3 Processing
- 8.4 Chemical composition and structural property
- 8.5 Applications of locust bean gum in pharmaceuticals
- 8.6 Application of locust bean gum in food industry
- 8.7 Conclusion
- References
- 9. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of okra gum
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Extraction of okra gum
- 9.3 Composition and structural properties of okra gum
- 9.4 Physicochemical properties of okra gum
- 9.5 Functional properties of okra gum
- 9.6 Applications of okra gum
- 9.7 Conclusion and future prospective
- Abbreviations
- References
- 10. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of honey locust gum
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Origin and processing of gum
- 10.3 Chemical characteristics
- 10.4 Synergistic interaction of honey locust gum with other polysaccharides
- 10.5 Other studies carried out with honey locust gum
- 10.6 Conclusions
- References
- 11. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of aloe mucilage
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Extraction
- 11.3 Structural properties
- 11.4 Applications
- 11.5 Conclusions
- References
- 12. Konjac glucomannan: extraction, structural properties, and its applications
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Extraction of glucomannan from fresh Konjac
- 12.3 Structural properties of Konjac glucomannan
- 12.4 Applications of Konjac glucomannan
- 12.5 Future prospects of Konjac glucomannan
- 12.6 Conclusions
- References
- 13. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum arabic
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Production of gum arabic
- 13.3 The quality of gum arabic
- 13.4 Physical properties of gum arabic
- 13.5 The structure and chemical characteristics of gum arabic
- 13.6 Spectral attributes of gum arabic
- 13.7 Functional food and other applications of gum arabic
- 13.8 Conclusions
- References
- 14. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum tragacanth
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Method of extraction
- 14.3 Structural properties and chemical composition
- 14.4 Effect of various factors on structural properties of gum
- 14.5 Applications of gum exudate
- 14.6 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- 15. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of pectin
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Source and extraction methods
- 15.3 Novel methods used for extraction of pectin
- 15.4 Chemistry and structural characteristics
- 15.5 Gelling properties of pectin
- 15.6 Application of pectin
- 15.7 Conclusions
- References
- 16. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of tara gum
- Abstract
- 16.1 Galactomannans
- 16.2 Structure of tara gum
- 16.3 Production of tara gum
- 16.4 Properties of tara gum
- 16.5 Applications of tara gum
- 16.6 Conclusions
- References
- 17. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of cashew gum
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Extraction and processing of cashew gum
- 17.3 Structural properties of cashew gum
- 17.4 Applications of cashew gum
- 17.5 Conclusions
- References
- 18. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of Irvingia gabonensis (Dika nuts)
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Extraction of Irvingia gabonensis gums
- 18.3 Chemical compositions and structural properties of Irvingia gabonensis gums
- 18.4 Applications of Irvingia gabonensis gums
- 18.5 Conclusions
- References
- Section 3: Animal-based natural gums
- 19. Gelatin alternative: extractability and functional and bioactivity properties
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Rationale for development of gelatine alternatives
- 19.3 Future trends and conclusions
- References
- Section 4: Microbial-based natural gums
- 20. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of Xanthan gum
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Structure of xanthan gum
- 20.3 Properties of xanthan gum
- 20.4 Synthesis of xanthan gum
- 20.5 Characterization of xanthan gum
- 20.6 Application of xanthan gum
- 20.7 Conclusion
- References
- 21. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of pullulan
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Extraction
- 21.3 Structural properties
- 21.4 Application
- 21.5 Conclusions
- References
- Section 5: Marine-based natural gums
- 22. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of sodium alginate
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Extraction methods of sodium alginate
- 22.3 Structural properties of sodium alginate
- 22.4 Applications
- 22.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 23. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of alginic acid
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Alginic acid
- 23.3 Application and usages of alginic acid
- 23.4 Conclusion
- References
- 24. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of carrageenan gum
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Extraction of carrageenan gum
- 24.3 Processing of carrageenan gum
- 24.4 Physicochemical properties of carrageenan gum
- 24.5 Structural and chemical characteristics
- 24.6 Chemical characteristics
- 24.7 Functional properties
- 24.8 Applications of carrageenan
- 24.9 Conclusions
- References
- Section 6: Future of natural gums
- 25. Circular economy and future potential of natural gums
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 The market scenario of natural gum
- 25.3 Circular economy of natural gum
- 25.4 Future prospects of natural gums
- 25.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 750
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 22, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323994682
- eBook ISBN: 9780323994699
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Shakeel Ahmed
Shakeel Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Higher Education Department, for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in India. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, at the Government Degree College Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, situated in New Delhi, India. He gained his post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials from the Indian Institute of Technology. He has published several research papers in the field of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Mendhar, IndiaAA
Akbar Ali
Akbar Ali, Ph.D. is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Chemistry, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, Union Territory of Ladakh, India. He completed his bachelor degree in Science (BSc.) from Islamia College of Science and Commerce, University of Kashmir and Master degree in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, A Central University, New Delhi, India. He obtained his doctorate degree in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His areas of research include Polymer Chemistry, specialized in Biological Macromolecules, Functionalization of Natural Polymers, Polymer- Iodine Complexes, Hydrogel Chemistry, and Green Chemistry, and for which he has co-authored a number of book chapters in the areas of polymers.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, Union Territory of Ladakh, IndiaRead Natural Gums on ScienceDirect