Carbohydrate Engineering

Carbohydrate engineering is a scientific discipline that uses precise chemical synthesis to modulate the physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates, such as sugars and their derivatives, to tailor them for practical applications. Carbohydrate engineering is used to develop new carbohydrate-based materials, drugs and vaccines for a variety of medical treatments, and also for industrial uses, such as for energy production and as food additives. Its main advantages lie in its ability to create new molecules from simple starting materials and its potential to produce low-cost and environmentally-friendly products. It has the potential to improve human health and increase sustainability in the production of various products.