Natural polysaccharides, derived from biomass feedstocks, marine resources, and
microorganisms, have been attracting considerable attention as benign and environmentally …

This article critically reviews the recent developments in the structural modifications of
chitosan and its nano-structured variants produced via different techniques and their …

Chitosan is partially or completely N-deacetylated derivative of chitin and is chemically
composed of β‑(1, 4) linked 2‑amino‑2‑deoxy‑β‑d‑glucopyranose. Biocompatibility, non …

Chitosan and chitin are mainly extracted from shells of fish such as lobsters, crabs or
shrimps. Originally, the raw material and the two compounds are identical. This study aims to …

In recent years, the population explosion and environmental pollution have increased the
interest of researchers in the discovery of new health and hygiene-related products for the …

Chitosan can be best utilized as safe antibacterial agent for textiles but there is always a
limitation of its durability. The chitin containing shellfish waste is available in huge quantities …

Chitin was recovered through enzymatic deproteinization of the Norway lobster (Nephrops
norvegicus) processing by-products. The obtained chitin was characterized and converted …

Dyeing wastewater removal is important for the water treatment, and adsorption is an
efficient treatment process. In this study, three modified bentonites, chitosan modified …

Bugs, such as microorganisms and insects, are present in the environment and sometimes
can be health-hazardous if the living environment is not maintained following proper …

Fungal chitosan was extracted from Aspergillus niger mycelia. The produced chitosan was
characterized with deacetylation degree of 89.2%, a molecular weight of 2.4× 104 Da, and …