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 …

Chitin (CT), an abundant biopolymer, next to cellulose, constitutes a vital renewable
resource obtained from diverse biological sources. Chitosan (CS), its main derivative, is …

Polysaccharides are the most abundant naturally available carbohydrate polymers;
composed of monosaccharide units covalently connected together. Chitosan is the most …

Background Food processing produces large quantities of by-products. Disposal of waste
can lead to environmental and human health problems, yet often they can be turned into …

Polymers are used in drug delivery devices for drug encapsulation and release. Natural
polymers often have advantages such as biocompatibility, biodegradability and biologically …

Chitosan is a biodegradable and biocompatible natural polymer that has been extensively
explored in recent decades. The Food and Drug Administration has approved chitosan for …

This article reviews the recent trends, developments, and future applications of bio-based
polymers produced from renewable resources. Bio-based polymers are attracting increased …

Hydrogels are three-dimensional, hydrophilic networks, comprising polymeric chains linked
through physical or chemical bonds. In the area of food, hydrogels have great potential to be …

Oceans are a vast source of natural substances. In them, we find various compounds with
wide biotechnological and biomedical applicabilities. The exploitation of the sea as a …

The use of heterocyclic compounds is established as one of the most successful, economic
and practical techniques of corrosion protection. The heterocyclic compounds develop into …