Chitosan based metallic nanocomposite scaffolds as antimicrobial wound dressings
Bioactive Materials, 2018 Chitosan based nanocomposite scaffolds have attracted wider applications in medicine, in the area of drug delivery, tissue engineering and wound healing. Chitosan matrix incorporated with nanometallic components has immense potential in the area of wound
Raja Biswas +2 more
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Synthesis and characterization of chitosan ethers: Hydroxypropyl chitosan and Hydroxyethyl chitosan
MANAS: Journal of EngineeringThe hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) and hydroxyethyl chitosan (HECH) are multifunctional chitosan derivatives with biocompatible and biodegradable properties. Due to their hydroxypropyl and hydroxethyl groups, they have water solubility, moisture retention,
Mehmet Tumer +3 more
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Efficacy of microencapsulated nisin with sodium alginate and chitosan on biofilm formation in Listeria monocytogenes [PDF]
Bihdāsht-i Mavādd-i Ghaz̠āyī, 2022 Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen the cause of listeriosis that has long-term survival due to biofilm formation. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of nisin 102 IU/ml, encapsulated nisin with chitosan and sodium alginate on biofilm
S. Babakhani +3 more
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Chitosan–hydroxyapatite composite biomaterials made by a one step co-precipitation method: preparation, characterization and in vivo tests [PDF]
, 2009 A series of biocompatible chitosan/hydroxyapatite composites has been synthesized in an aqueous medium from chitosan solution and soluble precursor salts by a one-step coprecipitation method.
Danilchenko, S. N. +13 more
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Application of Shrimp Shell Waste Chitosan as Edible Coating to Extend the Shelf-Life of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Shrimp shell waste contains chitin compounds which are useful in the food sector. The synthesis of chitin into chitosan can be useful as an edible coating on tomatoes.
Lukum Astin +5 more
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Synergistic Antimicrobial Effect of Chitosan Polymers and Oligomers
Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, 2021 This study evaluated the efficacy of the combined application of well-characterized chitosan polymer (degree of acetylation = 10%, degree of polymerization [DPn] = 90, and dispersity [ÐDP] = 2.8) and oligomers (partially acetylated chitosan polymers and ...
Maha Attjioui +3 more
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Easily obtained iodine and silver-iodine doped chitosan for medical and other applications
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 2023 The complex of polysaccharide chitosan with iodide acid was obtained and characterized. The possibility of obtaining iodine preparations in chitosan matrix with enhanced ability of chitosan to retain iodine is suggested.
Anatoly M. Sklyar +8 more
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Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2021 Chemically, chitosan is composed of random distributed D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units joint together by β-1,4-glycosidic linkage. Chitosan and its derivatives are widely used as corrosion inhibition and removal metallic impurities ...
Chandrabhan Verma, M.A. Quraishi
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Polysaccharide drug delivery systems based on pectin and chitosan [PDF]
, 2010 Chitosans and pectins are natural polysaccharides which show great potential in drug delivery systems. Chitosans are a family of strongly polycationic derivatives of poly-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine.
Kok, M. S. +3 more
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Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability, 2023 The techniques for chitosan extraction from indigenous crabs were assessed using physicochemical properties of the chitosan, and its utilization in the treatment of crude oil polluted water was investigated.
Uchechi Emmanuella Nwogu +4 more
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