Green composites are materials having ecofriendly attributes that are technically and
economically feasible while minimizing the generation of pollution. In this context it refers to …

Due to their abundance, high strength and stiffness, low weight and biodegradability, nano-
scale cellulose fiber materials (eg, microfibrillated cellulose and bacterial cellulose) serve as …

Chitosan, an aminopolysaccharide biopolymer, has a unique chemical structure as a linear
polycation with a high charge density, reactive hydroxyl and amino groups as well as …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of functional properties of the
polysaccharide-based component and their application in developing edible film and …

Providing comprehensive coverage of the biological activities and industrial applications of
Chitin, Chitosan, oligosaccharides, and their derivatives, this book presents a balance of …

Chitosan films incorporated with various concentrations of gallic acid were prepared and
investigated for antimicrobial, mechanical, physical and structural properties. Four bacterial …

Antimicrobial biodegradable films have been prepared with sweet potato starch by
incorporating potassium sorbate or chitosan. Films incorporated with potassium sorbate≥ …

Antimicrobial films were prepared by incorporating different levels of oregano oil (0.5%,
1.0%, and 1.5% w/w in the film forming solution) into sorbitol-plasticized whey protein isolate …

Chitosan is prepared from chitin, the second most abundant natural polymer in the world. It
is primarily composed of glucosamine and N-acetyl glucosamine residues with a 1, 4-β …

The present investigation involves the synthesis of porous chitosan–silver nanocomposite
films in view of their increasing areas of application in wound dressing, antibacterial …