Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained from chitin, one of the most abundant and renewable
materials on Earth. Chitin is a primary component of cell walls in fungi, the exoskeletons of …

Interest in polymer-based biomaterials such as chitosan and its modifications and also the
methods of their application in various fields of science is uninterruptedly growing. Owing to …

Biopolymers like cellulose, polysaccharides, chitosan, starch, chitin, and alginates have
sparked an increasing curiosity in creating natural replacements for synthetic polymers …

In this study, we prepared chitosan-based composite blended films using simple solution
casting and solvent evaporation techniques. The chemical and physical properties of all the …

Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained from chitin, one of the most abundant and renewable
material on Earth. Chitin is a primary component of cell walls in fungi, the exoskeletons of …

Recent developments in nutraceuticals and functional foods have confirmed that bioactive
components present in our diet play a major therapeutic role against human diseases …

Marine biopolymers, abundantly present in seaweeds and marine animals, feature diverse
structures and functionalities, and possess a wide range of beneficial biological activities …

Greener alternatives to synthetic polymers are constantly being investigated and sought
after. Chitin is a natural polysaccharide that gives structural support to crustacean shells …

In this study, we modified three different molecular weights of chitosan by using p-Coumaric
acid (p-CA) for enhancing their water solubility and antioxidant property. The chemical and …

Chitosan is an organic compound widely used in biomedical and agricultural fields due to its
medicinal values. Chitosan is the largest biopolymer after cellulose and it is used as a food …