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Alginate, a polymer commonly isolated from brown algae, due to its abundance and low cost, finds applications in food and pharmacies. However, the recent advances in the field of tissue growth, therapeutics and wound cure are limited by the fact that it does not interfere with cells, making it possible to function [90]. Tissue engineering being an interdisciplinary and varied field, the matrix needs to satisfy a lot of criteria for the growth of different cells with varied attachment, nutrient requirements and growth conditions. Alginate successfully utilized as a scaffold for bone fibroblasts [91–93], liver cells [94–97], skin [98, 99], cartilage [100–103], muscle [104, 105], dental [106], neural [107], and spinal cord [108]. Furthermore, alginate dressings are also used for wound care, because of their excellent absorption capabilities, anti-microbial properties, and the ability to provide a moist environment by soaking up the exudates and forming a non-adhering gel [109–111].