Alginate is a natural biopolymer extracted from brown algae. It is composed of linear chains of the -l-guluronic acid (G) and the -d-mannuronic acid (M). Alginates form hydrogels in the presence of divalent cations like Ca2+
Alginate is a natural biopolymer extracted from brown algae.It is composed of linear chains of the -l-guluronic acid (G)and the -d-mannuronic acid (M). Alginates form hydrogels inthe presence of divalent cations like Ca2+