Application of Polysaccharides as Structural Materials

The preparation of materials from polysaccharides is important from both a functional and industrial aspect. In this review, after a brief explanation on the chemical structures and properties of the representative polysaccharides used in material chemistry, we described the preparation of structural materials, such as porous scaffolds, films, and fibers, from polysaccharides for biomedical applications, with a focus on polysaccharide species and fabrication methods and also discussed our own findings.