Pharmaceutical and drug delivery applications of chitosan biopolymer and its modified nanocomposite: A review

WM Kedir, GF Abdi, MM Goro, LD Tolesa - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Due to their improved structural and functional properties as well as biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and nontoxicity, chitosan and its nanoparticles are currently grasping the …

A review on extraction of polysaccharides from crustacean wastes and their environmental applications

A Saravanan, PS Kumar, D Yuvaraj… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Disposal of biodegradable waste of seashells leads to an environmental imbalance. A
tremendous amount of wastes produced from flourishing shell fish industries while preparing …

Insight of nanotechnological processing for nano-fortified functional foods and nutraceutical—opportunities, challenges, and future scope in food for better health

KM Aguilar-Pérez, G Ruiz-Pulido… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In the twenty-first century food sector, nanotechnological processing is a new frontier that
has vibrant impact on enhancing the food quality, nutritional value, food safety, and nano …

Plant byproducts as part of edible coatings: A case study with parsley, grape and blueberry pomace

A Tauferova, M Pospiech, Z Javurkova, B Tremlova… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Studies dealing with the development of edible/biodegradable packaging have been
gaining popularity since these commodities are marked as being ecofriendly, especially …

Preparation of chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Balanites aegyptiaca extract for treatment of streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats

S Alahmer, M El-Noss, A Farid - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by elevated blood sugar level due to a deficiency in
insulin production and/or action. Balanites aegyptiaca (BA) has been employed as a …

Fungi-derived chitosan as an emulsion stabilizer for the encapsulation of bioactives

E Galani, I Ly, E Laurichesse, G Zoumpopoulou… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, an increasing number of industries have been embracing a more
sustainable and environmentally friendly approach by adopting materials that are more eco …

Antibacterial and Freshness-Preserving Mechanisms of Chitosan-Nano-TiO2-Nano-Ag Composite Materials

Z Dong, R Li, Y Gong - Coatings, 2021 - mdpi.com
With chitosan, nano-TiO2 and nano-Ag as raw materials, nano-TiO2 and nano-TiO2-Ag
were modified by a surface modifier-sodium laurate. Chitosan (CTS), chitosan-nano-TiO2 …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on natural macromolecular biopolymers for biomedical applications: Recent advancements, current challenges, and future outlooks

RK Manivannan, N Sharma, V Kumar, I Jayaraj… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Versatile material properties coupled with high degree of biocompatibility and
biodegradability has made biopolymers as potential candidates for diverse applications in …

CHITOSAN: A SUSTAINABLE BIOBASED MATERIAL FOR DIVERSE APPLICATIONS

AN Amitaye, EE Elemike, HB Akpeji, E Amitaye… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review underscores the versatility of chitosan as a bio-based material for sustainable
production and economic development. Chitosan is applied over a wide range of fields like …

Two fascinating polysaccharides: Chitosan and starch. Some prominent characterizations for applying as eco-friendly food packaging and pollutant remover in …

N Alvarado, RL Abarca, C Linares-Flores - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The call to use biodegradable, eco-friendly materials is urgent. The use of biopolymers as a
replacement for the classic petroleum-based materials is increasing. Chitosan and starch …