The increasing use of heavy metals, synthetic dyes and pesticides is a major environmental
concern. Wastewaters containing heavy metals and dyes, extensively released from small …

This review offers a systematic discussion about nanotoxicology and nanosafety associated
with nanomaterials during manufacture and further biomedical applications. A detailed …

Cosmetics composed of synthetic and/or semi-synthetic polymers, associated or not with
natural polymers, exhibit a dashing design, with thermal and chemo-sensitive properties …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia
together with disturbances in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fat, which in …

Featured Application The loading of pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals into
nanomaterials is discussed as new formulations for potential treatment of age-related skin …

Microbial infections are still among the major public health concerns since several yeasts
and fungi, and other pathogenic microorganisms, are responsible for continuous growth of …

Chitosan, obtained by deacetylation of chitin, is widely available, biocompatible and
biodegradable polysaccharide. In the same way, nanoclays have been reported to be …

Burn wounds are highly debilitating injuries, with significant morbidity and mortality rates
worldwide. In association with the damage of the skin integrity, the risk of infection is …

Chitosan films are commonly used for wound dressing, provided that this polymer has
healing, mucoadhesiveness and antimicrobial properties. These properties can be further …

Adsorption of fluoride from fertilizer industry effluent using carbon nanotubes stabilized in
chitosan sponge as adsorbent was evaluated. The effluent was produced in the washing of …