A review on chitosan and its nanocomposites in drug delivery
Chitosan the second most abundant next to cellulose, naturally occurring amino
polysaccharide, derived as a deacetylated form of chitin. Its nontoxic, biocompatible …
polysaccharide, derived as a deacetylated form of chitin. Its nontoxic, biocompatible …
Electrospinning of polymeric nanofibers for drug delivery applications
X Hu, S Liu, G Zhou, Y Huang, Z Xie, X Jing - Journal of controlled release, 2014 - Elsevier
Electrospinning has been recognized as a simple and versatile method for fabrication of
polymer nanofibers. Various polymers that include synthetic, natural, and hybrid materials …
polymer nanofibers. Various polymers that include synthetic, natural, and hybrid materials …
Chitosan and its oligosaccharides, a promising option for sustainable crop production-a review
KBM Ahmed, MMA Khan, H Siddiqui, A Jahan - Carbohydrate polymers, 2020 - Elsevier
Chitosan in both native and degraded form (oligosaccharides) acts as a growth promoter
and generate responses associated with both primary and secondary metabolism in plants …
and generate responses associated with both primary and secondary metabolism in plants …
Electrospinning of chitosan-based solutions for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Electrospinning has been used for decades to generate nano-fibres via an electrically
charged jet of polymer solution. This process is established on a spinning technique, using …
charged jet of polymer solution. This process is established on a spinning technique, using …
Advances in characterisation and biological activities of chitosan and chitosan oligosaccharides
P Zou, X Yang, J Wang, Y Li, H Yu, Y Zhang, G Liu - Food chemistry, 2016 - Elsevier
Chitosan and chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) have been reported to possess various
biomedical properties, including antimicrobial activities, immuno-enhancing effects, and anti …
biomedical properties, including antimicrobial activities, immuno-enhancing effects, and anti …
Advances in drug delivery via electrospun and electrosprayed nanomaterials
M Zamani, MP Prabhakaran… - International journal of …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) techniques refer to procedures that utilize electrostatic forces to
fabricate fibers or particles of different shapes with sizes in the nano-range to a few microns …
fabricate fibers or particles of different shapes with sizes in the nano-range to a few microns …
Chitosan antimicrobial and eliciting properties for pest control in agriculture: a review
K Xing, X Zhu, X Peng, S Qin - Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 2015 - Springer
In agriculture, current control of pathogens relies mainly on chemical fertilizers and
pesticides. However, alternative solutions are needed due to concerns for public health …
pesticides. However, alternative solutions are needed due to concerns for public health …
Emerging chitin and chitosan nanofibrous materials for biomedical applications
Over the past several decades, we have witnessed significant progress in chitosan and
chitin based nanostructured materials. The nanofibers from chitin and chitosan with …
chitin based nanostructured materials. The nanofibers from chitin and chitosan with …
Antioxidant effects of chitin, chitosan, and their derivatives
DH Ngo, SK Kim - Advances in food and nutrition research, 2014 - Elsevier
Chitin, chitosan, and their derivatives are considered to promote diverse activities, including
antioxidant, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antitumor and anticancer …
antioxidant, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antitumor and anticancer …
Smart dressings based on nanostructured fibers containing natural origin antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative compounds
A fast and effective wound healing process would substantially decrease medical costs,
wound care supplies, and hospitalization significantly improving the patients' quality of life …
wound care supplies, and hospitalization significantly improving the patients' quality of life …