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Biomolecules from Humus Oil

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Humic substances are complex biopolymers found in soils, water bodies, and sediments. The application of humus-based materials in biomedicine is emerging because of its medicinal properties. Specifically, humic acid could demonstrate antiviral action against several viruses. This chapter summarizes recent advances on the effect of several interventions on humus composition, properties, and structures. It also highlights the biomedical applications of humic substances, especially in drug delivery.

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  1. Chemical Engineering Department, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

    Samuel Ogbeide Ebhodaghe

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  1. School of Chemical Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

    Sabu Thomas

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    Ajitha AR

  3. Department of Chemistry, Newman College, Thodupuzha, India

    Cintil Jose Chirayil

  4. Department of Chemistry, Newman College, Thodupuzha, India

    Bejoy Thomas

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Ebhodaghe, S.O. (2023). Biomolecules from Humus Oil. In: Thomas, S., AR, A., Jose Chirayil, C., Thomas, B. (eds) Handbook of Biopolymers . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0710-4_6

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