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Design of Bionanomaterial of Chitosan Carbohydrate Polymer Composited with Broccoli Extract and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Anticancer Activity in Human Osteosarcoma
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Abstract In the current research, a chitosan/broccoli extract/ZnO nanoparticle (CH/BE/ZnO) bionanocomposite was created. The physicochemical properties of CH/BE/ZnO...
The affinity of cellulose nanoparticle toward hydrogel based on chitosan/tragacanth for radiation protection: Study of pulmonary damages on rats
01/10/2024 -
In order to overcome the harmful effects of radiation exposure on lung tissue in radiation therapy, a complete comparative analysis was performed between the injectable pure hydrogel and a novel...
Synergism of lithium acetate salt toward surface chemistry and physical properties of carboxymethyl chitosan?based solid polymer electrolyte
28/09/2024 -
Solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) nowadays becomes the key enablers in building structural framework of better electrolytes for all?solid?sate lithium?ion batteries (ASS LIBs). A main question remains...
Effects of graphene oxide and silane?grafted graphene oxide on chitosan packaging nanocomposite films for bread preservation
09/09/2024 -
This study aims to investigate the dual effects of (3?aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES)?grafted?GO (A?g?GO), and titanium dioxide (TiO2) on the novel chitosan (CS) packaging nanocomposite films...
Facile preparation and performance of flexible sensors based on polyacrylamide/carboxymethylchitosan/tannin acid hydrogels
07/08/2024 -
Hydrogel flexible sensors are gaining significant interest due to their distinct biocompatibility, flexibility, and unique features of being adjustable and injectable, but there are still problems of...
Chitosan-reinforced nanocrystalline cellulose hydrogels containing activated carbon as antitoxin wound dressing
01/09/2024 -
Wound infection causes wound chronicity as the presence of pathogens prolong wound healing time. Endotoxins lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are released from Gram-negative bacteria when they are lysed...
Continuous Primary Beer Fermentation with Yeast Immobilized in Alginate–Chitosan Microcapsules with a Liquid Core
11/09/2024 -
The application of continuous fermentation with immobilized cells in brewing is a challenge because of problems with carrier selection and reactor design, which have economic impacts on the beer...
The Preparation and Characterization of an Alginate–Chitosan-Active Bilayer Film Incorporated with Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Residue Extract
24/09/2024 -
The agricultural production of asparagus generates a significant number of residues rich in bioactive compounds, most of which are wasted. In this study, active edible films with antioxidant and...
Preparation of Antistatic Polyester Fiber via Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembly
25/09/2024 -
Polyester fibers tend to generate static electricity during the weaving and application processes, posing a threat to their production. Enhancing the water absorbency and electrical conductivity of...
Chitosan and Its Derivatives as a Barrier Anti-Corrosive Coating of 304 Stainless Steel against Corrosion in 3.5% Sodium Chloride Solution
29/09/2024 -
This study investigates the corrosion resistance of chitosan and its crosslinked form coatings applied on stainless steel as substrate using various analytical techniques. Fourier transform infrared...
Fluorescent Nanocomposites of Cadmium Sulfide Quantum Dots and Polymer Matrices: Synthesis, Characterization, and Sensing Application
01/10/2024 -
Fluorescent materials for sensing have gained attention for the visual detection of different substances as metals and pesticides for environmental monitoring. This work presents fluorescent...
A Review of Chitosan as a Coagulant of Health-Related Microorganisms in Water and Wastewater
24/09/2024 -
The coagulation and flocculation properties of chitosan, an organic biopolymer derived from chitin, have been researched as an alternative to synthetic polymers and inorganic metal salt coagulants...
Characterization of a Novel Acid-Stable Chitosanase from Lentinula edodes Suitable for Chitooligosaccharide Preparation
30/09/2024 -
As high-value chitosan derivatives, chitooligosaccharides (COSs) with biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities have been widely applied in food-related...
Assembly of Chitosan/Caragana Fibers to Construct an Underwater Superelastic 2D Layer-Supported 3D Architecture for Rapid Congo Red Removal
17/09/2024 -
Developing environmentally friendly bulk materials capable of easily and thoroughly removing trace amounts of dye pollutants from water to rapidly obtain clean water has always been a goal pursued by...
Copper Nanoparticle Loaded Electrospun Patches for Infected Wound Treatment: From Development to In-Vivo Application
27/09/2024 -
This study investigates the development and application of electrospun wound dressings based on polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibers, chitosan, and copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) for the treatment of...
Dual-Responsive Alginate/PNIPAM Microspheres Fabricated by Microemulsion-Based Electrospray
30/09/2024 -
Smart materials for drug delivery are designed to offer a precise and controlled release of therapeutic agents. By responding to specific physiological stimuli, such as changes in temperature and pH,...
Chitosan-Zinc-Ligated Hydroxychloroquine: Molecular Docking, Synthesis, Characterization, and Trypanocidal Activity against Trypanosoma evansi
30/09/2024 -
The existing treatments against Trypanosoma evansi are faced with several drawbacks, such as limited drug options, resistance, the relapse of infection, toxicity, etc., which emphasizes the necessity...
Melt-Processed Polybutylene-Succinate Biocomposites with Chitosan: Development and Characterization of Rheological, Thermal, Mechanical and Antimicrobial Properties
03/10/2024 -
The current research is devoted to the development and characterization of green antimicrobial polymer biocomposites for food packaging applications. The biocomposites were developed by melt...
Functional Polyvinyl Alcohol/Chitosan/C-AgNP/Starch Composite Gel with Excellent Swelling and Water Retention Properties for Effective Antibacterial Action
24/09/2024 -
Microbial contamination remains a global issue threatening human health. In this research, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were fabricated using Osmanthus fragrans flower extract as a reducing agent,...
Harnessing Chitosan Beads as an Immobilization Matrix for Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Cr(VI)-Contaminated Laboratory Residue
27/09/2024 -
Nanocomposites (NCs) consisting of zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI) immobilized in chitosan (CS) were prepared and employed for the removal of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from both synthetic...
