K.M. Gaikwad, K.R. Jagtap and Y.R. Mulay
Abstract
Nowadays pullulan is an emerging as a biopolymer for various industrial applications. According to the global pullulan market research report 2024, the major market size is occupied by the pharmaceutical industry. Pullulan is a versatile polymer used worldwide due to its properties like biocompatibility, thin film formation, solubility, and flexibility. This review traced the trending applications of pullulan in pharmaceutical industry. Based on the studyââ¬â¢s findings, pullulan and its derivatives are often utilised in many applications such as targeted drug administration, molecular chaperon, tissue engineering, immunization, plasma expanders, and gene transfer. It involved in almost all industries and is trending as a sustainable material. In conclusion, pullulan is being increasingly recognized for its sustainability and eco-friendly nature.