Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Enhanced flame retardancy and thermal stability of zinc borate and magnesium carbonate as a promising alternative for Sb2O3 toward polyvinyl chloride
01/12/2023 -
The given article describes the processing from Antarctic krill exocuticles to chitin and chitosan. Degreasing, deproteinization, demineralization, and deacetylation are performed and assessed...
Edible Insects: A New Sustainable Nutritional Resource Worth Promoting
09/11/2023 -
Edible insects are a highly nutritious source of protein and are enjoyed by people all over the world. Insects contain various other nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as lipids, vitamins and...
Directing the Apple Rhizobiome toward Resiliency Post-Fumigation
06/11/2023 -
Currently, there are no standard management practices to counteract the adverse effects of fumigation on the soil microbiome. In this study, a variety of pre-plant soil amendments were examined for...
Active Contraction in the Stable Mechanical Environment of the Tunic of the Ascidian, Halocynthia roretzi, a Polysaccharide-Based Tissue with Blood Circulatory System
05/11/2023 -
Halocynthia roretzi, a member of Ascidiacea, is covered with its own tunic, which is composed of polysaccharides, such as cellulose Iβ and sulfated chitin. H. roretzi has an open-vessel...
In Vitro Cytocompatibility Assessment of Novel 3D Chitin/Glucan- and Cellulose-Based Decellularized Scaffolds for Skin Tissue Engineering
04/11/2023 -
Background: Naturally derived sustainable biomaterials with high flexibility, mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and the ability to manipulate surface chemistry, providing a natural cellular...
Candida albicans chitinase 3 with potential as a vaccine antigen: production, purification, and characterisation
30/10/2023 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryA Candida albicans chitinase enzyme has been shown to have potential in vaccine applications against fungal infections, a novel exciting application for these...
4?OH?TEMPO radical grafted onto a novel polyaromatic ether sulfone containing carboxyl side chains as solid catalyst for alcohol oxidation
12/10/2023 -
The effects of nano?cellulose and nano?chitin treated with natural deep eutectic solvent on stabilizing Pickering emulsion are compared.AbstractDeveloping bio?friendly and degradable Pickering...
Chitosan as an organic amendment to improve soil properties and plant growth in the presence of polystyrene microplastics
10/10/2023 -
The widespread usage and production of microplastics (MPs) products has resulted in a surge of plastic waste in the natural environment. Chitosan (CH) is a natural polymer derived from chitin, found...
Structural Colors from Amyloid?Based Liquid Crystals
07/10/2023 -
The helical periodicity and layered structure in cholesteric liquid crystals (CLCs) may be tuned to generate structural color according to the Bragg's law of diffraction. A wide range of...
Assessing Exergy Efficiency in Computer-Aided Modeled Large-Scale Production of Chitosan Microbeads Modified with Thiourea and Magnetite Nanoparticles
03/10/2023 -
Chitosan, the deacetylated derivative of chitin, is a biopolymer with many applications in different sectors, such as pharmaceutical, food, and wastewater treatment, amongst others. It can be used as...
Anti-Obesity Effects of Chitosan and Its Derivatives
01/10/2023 -
The number of obese people in the world is rising, leading to an increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders. The search for medications including natural compounds...
Application of Mineralized Chitosan Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering
20/09/2023 -
Chitosan (CS) is a natural cationic polysaccharide obtained via the N-deacetylation of chitin. It has various outstanding biological properties such as nontoxicity, biodegradability,...
Chitosan-Based Sustainable Coatings for Corrosion Inhibition of Aluminum in Seawater
15/09/2023 -
Metals are widely used in various industrial applications due to their advantageous properties, but they often exhibit signs of degradation over time because of prolonged exposure to environmental...
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles against Listeria monocytogenes
14/09/2023 -
Chitosan is obtained from the deacetylation of chitin, and it is known to possess antimicrobial activity. It has attracted attention as it may be used for treating infections caused by different...
Multipotent Antiviral Effects of Deacetylated Chitosan Supplemented with Grapefruit Seed Extract against Influenza and Parainfluenza Viruses
02/09/2023 -
Chitosan, poly[β-(1–4)-linked-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucose], is a polysaccharide with broad applications in various biomaterial and biomedical fields, primarily because of its...
Chitin Nanofibrils Enabled Core–Shell Microcapsules of Alginate Hydrogel
01/09/2023 -
An engineered 3D architectural network of the biopolymeric hydrogel can mimic the native cell environment that promotes cell infiltration and growth. Among several bio-fabricated hydrogel structures,...
Chitosan-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Applications
25/08/2023 -
Chitosan (CTS), a biocompatible and multifunctional material derived from chitin, has caught researchers’ attention in electrochemical detection due to its unique properties. This...
Potential Application of Yeast Cell Wall Biopolymers as Probiotic Encapsulants
20/08/2023 -
Biopolymers of yeast cell walls, such as β-glucan, mannoprotein, and chitin, may serve as viable encapsulants for probiotics. Due to its thermal stability, β-glucan is a...
Marine-Originated Materials and Their Potential Use in Biomedicine
11/08/2023 -
Aquatic habitats cover almost 70% of the Earth, containing several species contributing to marine biodiversity. Marine and aquatic organisms are rich in chemical compounds that can be widely used in...
Properties of Resorbable Conduits Based on Poly(L-Lactide) Nanofibers and Chitosan Fibers for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
07/08/2023 -
New tubular conduits have been developed for the regeneration of peripheral nerves and the repair of defects that are larger than 3 cm. The conduits consist of a combination of poly(L-lactide)...
