Chitosan, a naturally abundant cationic polymer, is chemically composed of cellulose-based
biopolymers derived by deacetylating chitin. It offers several attractive characteristics such …

The usability and effectiveness of plastic polymers are increasingly changing with advances
in technology and research. Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVOH) based materials have been widely …

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a nontoxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible polymer and has
been used extensively in various fields. Indeed, important features of PVA such as its film …

Researchers are addressing environmental concerns related to petroleum-based plastic
packaging by exploring biopolymers from natural sources, chemical synthesis, and microbial …

In severe tissue destruction, not only large number of cells are destroyed, but also the
extracellular matrix (ECM). The ECM is a three-dimensional (3D) network that provides …

Active use-by date (AUBD) or freshness indicators hold great potential to reduce food waste.
Herein, we develop an anthocyanin AUBD indicator that is capable of discriminating …

Abstract The HNTs (Halloysite nanotubes) were modified with chitosan and reinforced in the
PVA/PVP matrix to fabricate the blend nanocomposite films for the biomedical field. The …

Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are a current subject in many works since coffee is the second
most consumed beverage worldwide; however, coffee generates a high amount of waste …

In our previous work, three different weight ratios of chitosan/PVA (1: 3, 1: 1, and 3: 1) were
blended and then cross-linked with trimellitic anhydride isothiocyanate (TAI) at a …

Zataria multiflora essential oil is a natural volatile plant product whose therapeutic
applications require a delivery platform. Biomaterial-based hydrogels have been extensively …