[HTML][HTML] Recent developments in chitosan-based micro/nanofibers for sustainable food packaging, smart textiles, cosmeceuticals, and biomedical applications

ND Tien, SP Lyngstadaas, JF Mano, JJ Blaker… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chitosan has many useful intrinsic properties (eg, non-toxicity, antibacterial properties, and
biodegradability) and can be processed into high-surface-area nanofiber constructs for a …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan-functionalized nanofibers: A comprehensive review on challenges and prospects for food applications

BS de Farias, TRSAC Junior… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Chitosan exhibits outstanding properties, which allow a wide range of applications. For this
reason, chitosan-based biomaterials have been developed over the years and, among …

One-step preparation of chitin nanofiber dispersion in full pH surroundings using recyclable solid oxalic acid and evaluation of redispersed performance

H Ma, L Liu, J Yu, Y Fan - Biomacromolecules, 2021 - ACS Publications
This study proposed an efficient and economical preparation pathway from purified chitin to
nanofibers that can be dispersed in full pH surroundings. Recyclable oxalic acid was …

Preparation and biomedical applications of chitin and chitosan nanofibers

K Azuma, S Ifuku, T Osaki, Y Okamoto… - Journal of biomedical …, 2014 - ingentaconnect.com
Chitin (β-(1-4)-poly-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine) is widely distributed in nature and is the
second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose. Chitin occurs in nature as ordered …

[HTML][HTML] Reviewing chitin/chitosan nanofibers and associated nanocomposites and their attained medical milestones

I Sivanesan, J Gopal, M Muthu, J Shin, JW Oh - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chitin/chitosan research is an expanding field with wide scope within polymer research. This
topic is highly inviting as chitin/chitosan's are natural biopolymers that can be recovered …

Recent advances in extraction, modification, and application of chitosan in packaging industry

N Oladzadabbasabadi, AM Nafchi, F Ariffin… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
Current environmental concerns fostered a strong interest in extracting polymers from
renewable feedstocks. Chitosan, a second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose …

Quaternized chitosan (nano) fibers: A journey from preparation to high performance applications

L Marin, BI Andreica, A Anisiei, S Cibotaru… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The industrial production of chitosan, initiated over 50 years ago, has transformed its
application across diverse industries, agriculture, and medicine. To enhance its properties …

Emerging chitin and chitosan nanofibrous materials for biomedical applications

F Ding, H Deng, Y Du, X Shi, Q Wang - Nanoscale, 2014 - pubs.rsc.org
Over the past several decades, we have witnessed significant progress in chitosan and
chitin based nanostructured materials. The nanofibers from chitin and chitosan with …

Chitosan-based materials: Preparation, modification and application

J Wang, S Zhuang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Chitosan is a natural biopolymer with a modifiable structure and abundant function groups,
moreover, it can be processed into various shapes and sizes, making it suitable for various …

Chitosan‐based nanocomposites for medical applications

S Murugesan, T Scheibel - Journal of Polymer Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Chitosan as a biobased polymer is gaining increasing attention due to its extraordinary
physico‐chemical characteristics and properties. While a primary use of chitosan has been …