Preparation of modified chitosan and its application to remove cadmium ions in wastewater: a review

Y Dong, T Ma, P Zhang, H Lin - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Heavy metal ions are serious pollutants in water that are not naturally environmentally
degradable and pose a menace to human health. Cadmium is acknowledged as an …

Synthesis and applications of chitosan derivatives in food preservation-A review

M Fatima, S Mir, M Ali, S Hassan, ZUH Khan… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Food spoilage is a global problem nowadays that requires food preservation during storage.
Food spoils every year and becomes inedible causing a shortage of food. We are focused …

Exploring glycans as vital biological macromolecules: A comprehensive review of advancements in biomedical frontiers

K Arora, PM Sherilraj, KA Abutwaibe, B Dhruw… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This comprehensive review delves into the intricate landscape of glycans and
glycoconjugates, unraveling their multifaceted roles across diverse biological dimensions …

Olive leaf extract-derived chitosan-metal nanocomposite: Green synthesis and dual antimicrobial-anticancer action

TAS Elnasr, OM Ibrahim, MS Alhumaimess… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, we developed a novel nanocomposite by synthesizing zinc (ZnNPs), copper
(CuNPs), and silver (AgNPs) nanoparticles using olive leaf extract and incorporating them …

Weaponizing chitosan and its derivatives in the battle against lung cancer

H Amin, IM Ibrahim, EHM Hassanein - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Lung cancer (LC) is a crisis of catastrophic proportions. It is a global problem and urgently
requires a solution. The classic chemo drugs are lagging behind as they lack selectivity …

Comparative analysis of physicochemical properties and biological activities of crude polysaccharides isolated from selected Auricularia cornea strains

AA Khan, FJ Yao, FJ Cui, Y Li, L Lu, I Khan, A Jalal… - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
This study conducted a comparative analysis to characterize crude polysaccharides from
seven selected strains of Auricularia cornea in China, including commercial, hybrid, and wild …

[HTML][HTML] Polymer-Supported Heterogeneous Fenton Catalysts for the Environmental Remediation of Wastewater

B Bouzayani, MÁ Sanromán - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Materials based on polymer hydrogels have demonstrated potential as innovative Fenton
catalysts for treating water. However, developing these polymer-supported catalysts with …

[HTML][HTML] Strategies to Prepare Chitin and Chitosan-Based Bioactive Structures Aided by Deep Eutectic Solvents: A Review

DA Durante-Salmerón, I Fraile-Gutiérrez… - Catalysts, 2024 - mdpi.com
Chitin and chitosan, abundant biopolymers derived from the shells of crustaceans and the
cell walls of fungi, have garnered considerable attention in pharmaceutical circles due to …

REVOLUTIONIZING CANCER TREATMENT: THE ROLE OF CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES IN THERAPEUTIC ADVANCEMENTS

AK Lunawat, S Thakur, BD Kurmi, GD Gupta… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cancer poses a significant global health threat, with millions of new cases and deaths
annually reported. The traditional chemotherapy faces challenges due to poor drug …

Films based on TEMPO-oxidized chitosan nanoparticles: obtaining and potential application as wound dressings

M Korica, K Mihajlovski, T Mohan, M Kostić - Carbohydrate Research, 2024 - Elsevier
A series of novel films based on TEMPO-oxidized chitosan nanoparticles were prepared by
casting method. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to ascertain …