Nanochitin: chemistry, structure, assembly, and applications
Chitin, a fascinating biopolymer found in living organisms, fulfills current demands of
availability, sustainability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, functionality, and renewability …
availability, sustainability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, functionality, and renewability …
[HTML][HTML] Chitosan: An overview of its properties and applications
I Aranaz, AR Alcántara, MC Civera, C Arias, B Elorza… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chitosan has garnered much interest due to its properties and possible applications. Every
year the number of publications and patents based on this polymer increase. Chitosan …
year the number of publications and patents based on this polymer increase. Chitosan …
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial properties of chitosan and chitosan derivatives in the treatment of enteric infections
D Yan, Y Li, Y Liu, N Li, X Zhang, C Yan - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Antibiotics played an important role in controlling the development of enteric infection.
However, the emergence of antibiotic resistance and gut dysbiosis led to a growing interest …
However, the emergence of antibiotic resistance and gut dysbiosis led to a growing interest …
Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of chitosan and its derivatives and their applications: A review
ME Abd El-Hack, MT El-Saadony, ME Shafi… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this era, there is a global concern in the use of bioactive molecules such as chitosan in the
field of antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits. Because of its biodegradability, biological …
field of antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits. Because of its biodegradability, biological …
Chemistry, structures, and advanced applications of nanocomposites from biorenewable resources
Researchers have recently focused on the advancement of new materials from
biorenewable and sustainable sources because of great concerns about the environment …
biorenewable and sustainable sources because of great concerns about the environment …
Antibacterial activity of chitosan and its derivatives and their interaction mechanism with bacteria: Current state and perspectives
J Li, S Zhuang - European Polymer Journal, 2020 - Elsevier
Chitosan has fascinating antibacterial activity, good biodegradation, outstanding
biocompatibility, non-toxicity and excellent physical and chemical properties. As a result …
biocompatibility, non-toxicity and excellent physical and chemical properties. As a result …
[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing the antibacterial activity of chitosan and chitosan modified by functionalization
C Ardean, CM Davidescu, NS Nemeş… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The biomedical and therapeutic importance of chitosan and chitosan derivatives is the
subject of interdisciplinary research. In this analysis, we intended to consolidate some of the …
subject of interdisciplinary research. In this analysis, we intended to consolidate some of the …
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial properties of chitosan from different developmental stages of the bioconverter insect Hermetia illucens
A Guarnieri, M Triunfo, C Scieuzo, D Ianniciello… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Growing antimicrobial resistance has prompted researchers to identify new natural
molecules with antimicrobial potential. In this perspective, attention has been focused on …
molecules with antimicrobial potential. In this perspective, attention has been focused on …
Recent advances in extraction, modification, and application of chitosan in packaging industry
Current environmental concerns fostered a strong interest in extracting polymers from
renewable feedstocks. Chitosan, a second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose …
renewable feedstocks. Chitosan, a second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose …
Recent insights into the extraction, characterization, and bioactivities of chitin and chitosan from insects
K Mohan, AR Ganesan, T Muralisankar… - Trends in food science & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Insects are a living resource used for human nutrition, medicine, and industry.
Several potential sources of proteins, peptides, and biopolymers, such as silk, chitin, and …
Several potential sources of proteins, peptides, and biopolymers, such as silk, chitin, and …