Natural Gums

<p>Section I: Natural Gums: Functionalization and characterization<br>1. Natural gums: Structural diversity and properties <br>2. Functionalization of natural gums: Scientific tools to improve properties and applications<br>3. Gelation behaviour in natural gums: Fundamentals of solute-solvent interaction to gel formation<br>4. Characterization of natural gums: Emphasizing distinctive spectroscopic techniques </p> <p>Section II: Plant-based natural gums<br>5. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of guar gum<br>6. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of locust bean gum<br>7. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of okra gum<br>8. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of honey locust gum<br>9. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of tamarind gum<br>10. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of khaya gum<br>11. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of aloe mucilage<br>12. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of konjac glucomannan<br>13. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum arabica<br>14. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum ghatti<br>15. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum tragacanth<br>16. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of pectins</p> <p>Section III: Animal-based natural gums<br>17. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gelatin gum<br>18. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of chitin and chitosan<br>19. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of hyaluronic acid</p> <p>Section IV: Microbial-based natural gums<br>20. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of curdlan gum<br>21. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of xanthan gum<br>22. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of dextran<br>23. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gellan gum<br>24. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of tara gum<br>25. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of pullulan</p> <p>Section V: Marine-based natural gums<br>26. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of sodium alginate<br>27. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of alginic acid<br>28. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of carrageenan gum<br>29. Extraction, structural properties, and applications of agar-agar</p> <p>Section VI: Future of natural gums<br>30. Circular economy and future potential of natural gums</p>