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Design of Highly Porous Materials Based on Chitosan/Pectin Interpolyelectrolyte Complex for Wound Healing Application
09/05/2024 - Interpolyelectrolyte complexes (IPECs) of polysaccharides are multifunctional polymer materials that improve the mechanical and physicochemical properties of individual polysaccharides. In this...
Injectable pH? and ultrasound?responsive dual?crosslinked dextran/chitosan/TiO2 nanocomposite hydrogels for antibacterial applications
23/05/2024 - Combining exogenous and endogenous antibacterial mechanisms has been demonstrated to enhance therapeutic efficacy significantly. This study constructs an innovative type of exogenous and endogenous...
Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Chitosan/FHA Scaffolds
04/07/2023 - Fluor?hydroxyapatite (FHA) is a biomaterial with dental and orthopedic potential that is highly regarded as a result of bioactivity and high biocompatibility. Chitosan is used as a growth promoting...
A Review on Hydrogen Generation by Photo?, Electro?, and Photoelectro?Catalysts Based on Chitosan, Chitin, Cellulose, and Carbon Materials Obtained from These Biopolymers
25/07/2023 - Biopolymer?based catalysts like chitosan, chitin, and cellulose offer sustainability and high efficiency both as the catalyst or catalyst support in a broad range of applications, especially in...
Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan–Alginate Scaffold Containing Atorvastatin
30/08/2023 - In addition to being a lipid?lowering medication, atorvastatin (ATV) is an anti?inflammatory agent. When there is a bone defect or inflammation of adjacent tissues, it aids in bone repair. This study...
Removal of Dye from Wastewater Using a Novel Composite Film Incorporating Nanocellulose
20/01/2023 - Research shows that the composite material is used as an adsorbent to remove pollutants from wastewater. This work is aimed at producing a novel composite film comprising chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol,...
Sustainable Zn2+ removal using highly efficient, novel, and cost-effective chitosan-magnetic biochar composite
21/05/2024 - This study focused on the development of a sustainable and low-cost adsorbent derived from the chitosan-biochar composite for the removal of Zn2+ from an aqueous solution. Biochar was prepared...
Polyurethane nanofibers incorporated magnesium hydroxide followed by hydrothermal treatment using chitosan and silver nanoparticles to improve the biological properties
22/05/2024 - Aramid pulps treated with ionic liquids and the main viscoelastic response for the composites.AbstractThree ethanolic solutions containing different imidazolium ionic liquids (IL), namely...
In Situ Growth of Cu-BTC on Polypropylene for High-Efficiency Antibacterial Air Filters
19/05/2024 - In many countries and regions, air pollution has become an environmental problem that cannot be ignored. Therefore, air filters with high efficiency, low resistance and strong antibacterial...
Foliar spraying of chitosan promotes selenium uptake in grapevine planted in soil supplemented with sodium selenite
15/05/2024 - Selenium (Se) is an important trace element for human body, and the fruit Se source is one option for human Se supplementation. To increase grapevine uptake of Se, grape seedlings were transplanted...
Anti?fouling capacity enhancement of thin?film composite polyamide membrane by chitosan graft polymerization methods
04/05/2024 - Enhancing the mechanical and foaming properties of PBAT/P4HB blends through the addition of P4HB?g?GMA compatibilizer.AbstractPoly(butylene?adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) is recognized for its...
Development of Chitosan-Based Films Incorporated with Chestnut Flower Essential Oil That Possess Good Anti-Ultraviolet Radiation and Antibacterial Effects for Banana Storage
27/04/2024 - New and valuable packaging materials, with high biocompatibility and biodegradability, have garnered attention in recent years. The aim of this study was to investigate the physicochemical...
Chitosan Coating with Rosemary Extract Increases Shelf Life and Reduces Water Losses from Beef
27/04/2024 - This study aimed to evaluate the influence of films based on chitosan and rosemary extract on the physicochemical, microbiological, and oxidative characteristics of beef. Refrigerated steaks of...
The Construction of Sodium Alginate/Carboxymethyl Chitosan Microcapsules as the Physical Barrier to Reduce Corn Starch Digestion
28/04/2024 - To enhance the resistant starch (RS) content of corn starch, in this work, carboxymethyl chitosan/corn starch/sodium alginate microcapsules (CMCS/CS/SA) with varying concentrations of SA in a citric...
Effect of Chitosan and Hyperbranched Poly-L-Lysine Treatment on Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) during Storage
27/04/2024 - To enhance the storage time of cucumbers, this research investigated the impact of chitosan (CS) and hyperbranched poly-L-lysine (HBPL) on the quality and nutritional attributes of cucumbers when...
Design and In Vitro Activity of Furcellaran/Chitosan Multilayer Microcapsules for the Delivery of Glutathione and Empty Model Multilayer Microcapsules Based on Polysaccharides
26/04/2024 - In this study, multilayer microcapsules (two-layer and four-layer) based on furcellaran (FUR) and chitosan (CHIT) were produced, enclosing a tripeptide with an antioxidant...
Study on the Effect of Citric Acid-Modified Chitosan on the Mechanical Properties, Shrinkage Properties, and Durability of Concrete
27/04/2024 - As an environmentally friendly natural polymer, citric acid-modified chitosan (CAMC) can effectively regulate the hydration and exothermic processes of cement-based materials. However, the influence...
Fabrication of poly(acrylic acid)/chitosan/linseed mucilage films: Thermal and mechanical properties
25/04/2024 - The appearance of films with linseed mucilage (LM)/chitosan/acrylic acid ratios of 1.0/2.0/18, 2.0/2.0/18, 3.0/2.0/18, and 4.0/2.0/18 wt/wt, varying the quantity of LM (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0?g)...
Removal of Humic Acid from Water by Adsorption Using Chitosan and Metal Organic Framework ZIF 8 Loaded Chitosan Adsorbents
- Water is the most necessary need for life on the earth. There are a lot of organic pollutants in water. One of the organic pollutants is natural organic substances. Humic acid, a natural organic...
One?pot synthesis of aluminum phosphate?supported, chitosan?linked expandable graphite as a novel flame retardant for textile
24/04/2024 - The distribution of spray?dried cellulose nanocrystal particles in polypropylene can be probed by water absorption and the crystallization behaviors of the composites.AbstractUnderstanding the...
Study on the production of edible coatings based on chitosan and inclusion complex of rutin with hydroxypropyl-?-cyclodextrin for avocado preservation
22/04/2024 - AbstractThe preservation of fruits after harvesting has been one of the extensively studied concerns in recent times. In countries with tropical climates, high temperatures, and heavy rainfall...