| Abstract |
In recent years, significant development has been achieved in marine biomaterials for various biological and biomedical applications. In the present chapter, we discuss isolation techniques and the application of marine-derived polymers and ceramics in detail. The main marine polysaccharides are alginate, chitin, chitosan, and fucoidan. The marine-derived polymers show substantial biological properties such as those of anti-inflammation, antimicrobial, anticancer, and osteoporosis. In addition, marine-derived ceramics play an important role in bone related treatment. Isolation procedures and the application of hydroxyapatite (HA) and biosilica are also discussed. HA that has been isolated or developed from different sources such as fish bone, fish scales, and coral is discussed along with its biomedical applications. Properly implemented marine-derived biomaterials will be promising materials for mankind. |
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