Chitosan-based (Nano) materials for novel biomedical applications

G Kravanja, M Primožič, Ž Knez, M Leitgeb - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Chitosan-based nanomaterials have attracted significant attention in the biomedical field
because of their unique biodegradable, biocompatible, non-toxic, and antimicrobial nature …

Preparation and applications of chitosan and cellulose composite materials

TG Ambaye, M Vaccari, S Prasad… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chitosan is a natural fiber, chemically cellulose-like biopolymer, which is processed from
chitin. Its use as a natural polymer is getting more attention because it is non-toxic …

Research progress on chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposites fabrication, characterization, biomedical and environmental applications

A Sathiyaseelan, KV Naveen, X Zhang, K Han… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
The fabrication of biodegradable and biocompatible chitosan (CS)-zinc oxide (ZnO)
nanocomposites (NCs) has produced novel nanomaterials with advanced properties that …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in haemostatic sponges: Characteristics and the underlying mechanisms for rapid haemostasis

A Nepal, HDN Tran, NT Nguyen, HT Ta - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In traumatized patients, the primary cause of mortality is uncontrollable continuous bleeding
and unexpected intraoperative bleeding which is likely to increase the risk of complications …

Chemistry of chitosan aerogels: three‐dimensional pore control for tailored applications

S Takeshita, S Zhao, WJ Malfait… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Chitosan is an abundant biopolymer derived from food waste with attractive properties,
particularly its high biocompatibility and easy chemical processability. Here, we review the …

Chitosan-Based Biomaterials for Hemostatic Applications: A Review of Recent Advances

D Gheorghiță, H Moldovan, A Robu, AI Bița… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hemorrhage is a detrimental event present in traumatic injury, surgery, and disorders of
bleeding that can become life-threatening if not properly managed. Moreover, uncontrolled …

Advancements and future directions in the antibacterial wound dressings–A review

A Bal‐Öztürk, B Özkahraman, Z Özbaş… - … Research Part B …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Wound repair is a complex process that has not been entirely understood. It can conclude in
several irregularities. Hence, designing an appropriate wound dressing that can accelerate …

Functional hemostatic hydrogels: design based on procoagulant principles

B Zhang, M Wang, H Tian, H Cai, S Wu… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Uncontrolled hemorrhage results in various complications and is currently the leading cause
of death in the general population. Traditional hemostatic methods have drawbacks that may …

Development of mucoadhesive modified kappa‐carrageenan/pectin patches for controlled delivery of drug in the buccal cavity

B Özkahraman, Z Özbaş, G Yaşayan… - … Research Part B …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, modified kappa‐carrageenan/pectin hydrogel patches were fabricated for
treatment of buccal fungal infections. For this purpose, kappa‐carrageenan‐g‐acrylic acid …

A novel water-soluble chitosan grafted with nerol: Synthesis, characterization and biological activity

F Yang, L Chen, D Zhao, T Guo, D Yu, X Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to improve the antibacterial activity of chitosan and change its solubility, a novel
water-soluble chitosan (CS)-nerol (N) derivative (CS-N) was prepared via Schiff base …