Bacterial biofilm formation on biomaterials and approaches to its treatment and prevention

P Li, R Yin, J Cheng, J Lin - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bacterial biofilms can cause widespread infection. In addition to causing urinary tract
infections and pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, biofilms can help …

Chitosan-based electrochemical sensors for pharmaceuticals and clinical applications

AV Bounegru, I Bounegru - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chitosan (CTS), a biocompatible and multifunctional material derived from chitin, has caught
researchers' attention in electrochemical detection due to its unique properties. This review …

Recent research advances on polysaccharide-, peptide-, and protein-based hemostatic materials: A review

H Shao, X Wu, Y Xiao, Y Yang, J Ma, Y Zhou… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening emergency that can occur at any time or place.
Whether traumatic, congenital, surgical, disease-related, or drug-induced, bleeding can lead …

Influence of thermal treatment and acetic acid concentration on the electroactive properties of chitosan/PVA-based micro-and nanofibers

RAO Bernal, RO Olekhnovich, MV Uspenskaya - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study presents, for the first time, a comprehensive investigation of the influence of pre-
and post-fabrication parameters for the electroactive properties of electrospun chitosan/PVA …

Egg shelf life can be extended using varied proportions of polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan composite coatings

DK Shurmasti, PR Kermani, M Sarvarian… - Food Science & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Using biopolymers in the form of edible coating as egg eco‐friendly packaging is a
progressive approach. The blending of biopolymers is one of the procedures for overcoming …

Recent advances and challenges in thermal stability of PVA‐based film: A review

GSA Suleiman, X Zeng, R Chakma… - Polymers for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Food packaging film is being developed using biodegradable polymers to prolong the shelf
life of foods and address the environmental damage caused by non‐biodegradable plastics …

chitosan-based biopolymers for anion-exchange membrane fuel cell application

B Myrzakhmetov, A Akhmetova… - Royal Society …, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Chitosan (CS)-based anion exchange membranes (AEMs) have gained significant attention
in fuel cell applications owing to their numerous benefits, such as environmental …

Polyvinyl (alcohol)/chitosan active film supplemented with Sonneratia ovata extract and Piper betel L. oil for fresh‐cut beef preservation

BTT Pham, HTT Dang, D Van Nguyen… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This work is to produce multi‐functional active film from polyvinyl (alcohol)/chitosan (PCs)
supplemented with Sonneratia ovata leaf extract (SOE) and Piper betel L. oil (PBLO). Our …

Fluid Mechanics of Droplet Spreading of Chitosan/PVA-Based Spray Coating Solution on Banana Peels with Different Wettability

EY Wardhono, N Kanani, MP Pinem, D Sukamto… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The spreading behavior of a coating solution is an important factor in determining the
effectiveness of spraying applications. It determines how evenly the droplets spread on the …

Application of Biodegradable Wrappers Polysaccharide-Based in Egg Packaging: A Review

J Ebrahimpour Kasmani… - … Science and Art, 2023 - packaging.ihu.ac.ir
Eggs are an inexpensive food with various nutrients and high biological value. The decline
in egg quality starts immediately after laying and progresses rapidly depending on the …