Recent Advance in Biomacromolecular Nanoparticles

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, some biomacromolecular nanoparticles such as polysaccharides and proteins have been found to offer good dispersibility, amphiphilicity, biocompatibility, degradability, structural adjustability, non-toxicity, and mechanical properties, among others. These biomacromolecular nanoparticles also generally possess the ability to act as reinforcement nanomaterials, thickening and gelling stabilizers, and emulsifying agents. The biomacromolecular nanoparticles now commonly employed include nanocellulose, starch, chitosan and chitin, gelatin, zein, casein nanoparticles, as well as some protein/polysaccharide composite nanoparticles. In recent years, the design of biomacromolecular nanoparticles with tailored properties has garnered increased attention. In particular, the design of polysaccharides and protein-based nanoparticles with a controlled size, morphology, interface characteristics and physico-chemical properties has become a topic of interest due to the potential application of these particles in foods and functional materials, such as food packaging, emulsions, films, hydrogels, delivery vectors, nanomaterials, and 3D printing.

This Special Issue focuses on recent research and advances in biomacromolecular nanoparticles, including their structure and applications. Additionally, we also welcome contributions regarding the preparation and modification of biomacromolecular nanoparticles.

The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Preparation and modification of biomacromolecular nanoparticles;
• Novel design and applications of biomacromolecular nanoparticles;
• Nanomaterials based on biomacromolecular nanoparticles;
• Functional applications of biomacromolecular nanomaterials.

Dr. Hongjie Dai
Guest Editor

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• biomacromolecule
• nanoparticle
• cellulose
• protein
• polysaccharide
• preparation
• application