Synthesis and characterization of hybrid polysaccharide-based biopolymer aerogels

Abstract

This thesis investigates the synthesis and characterization of hybrid polysaccharide-based aerogels composed of pectin and alginate for potential drug delivery applications. The materials were prepared using ionic crosslinking with biometallic ions and processed through supercritical CO₂ drying to obtain porous structures. The study focuses on the preparation methods and the evaluation of structural and physicochemical properties using techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, and nitrogen adsorption–desorption analysis.