Features of formation and structure of silicon–polysaccharide-containing polyolate hydrogels obtained by the method of biomimetic mineralization

Silicon tetraglycerolate and tetrapolyethylene glycolate are promising precursors in sol-gel process. The precursors were successfully used for biomimetic mineralization of polysaccharides. Polysaccharides accelerate the gelation, stabilize hydrogels formed, and order their morphostructure. Polymeric network of gels contains polyolate bridges between silicon atoms.