The fate of carboxymethyl cellulose as a polymer of pharmaceutical importance

Abstract

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is one of the most widely used cellulose derivatives. This polymer is commonly used in several sectors, such as food, paper mills, textile, and pharmaceutical industries. CMC also has versatile applications in biomedical engineering, treatment of wastewater, energy production units, and many more. The main reason for selecting this polymer is its characteristic surface properties, mechanical/tensile strength, hydrophilicity, viscous properties, and majorly abundance source of raw materials. CMC production is a low-cost process that can be carried out quickly on a lab scale. Several research publications have been published on CMC, depending on the origins and application domains. This review provides general information on this material's properties, which justifies its applications in several medical and non-medical sectors.

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