Front Matter -- The Extraction of Alginate from Brown Seaweeds -- Chemical, Physical, and Biological Properties of Alginic Materials -- Industrial Applications of Alginic Materials -- The Production of Fibers From Alginate -- Ion-Exchange and Gel-Forming Properties of Alginate Fibers -- Applications of Alginate Fibers as Smart Woundcare Materials -- Absorption and Interactive Properties of Alginate Wound Dressings -- Clinical Applications of Alginate Wound Dressings -- Functional Modifications of Alginate Fibers and Wound Dressings -- Silver-Containing Alginate Fibers and Wound Dressings -- Appendix A: List of Silver Containing Wound Dressings -- Appendix B: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Alginate Wound Dressings -- Index