Chitosan has garnered much interest due to its properties and possible applications. Every
year the number of publications and patents based on this polymer increase. Chitosan …

As the field of nanomedicine emerges, there is a lag in research surrounding the topic of
nanoparticle (NP) toxicity, particularly concerned with mechanisms of action. The continuous …

Chitosan has fascinating antibacterial activity, good biodegradation, outstanding
biocompatibility, non-toxicity and excellent physical and chemical properties. As a result …

The biomedical and therapeutic importance of chitosan and chitosan derivatives is the
subject of interdisciplinary research. In this analysis, we intended to consolidate some of the …

Biodegradable polymers are seen as a potential solution to the environmental problems
generated by plastic waste. In particular, the renewable aliphatic polyesters of poly …

Chitosan is the deacetylated form of chitin, a biopolymer that can be obtained from various
waste streams and shows antimicrobial activity against different fungi, gram positive and …

Growing antimicrobial resistance has prompted researchers to identify new natural
molecules with antimicrobial potential. In this perspective, attention has been focused on …

Chitosan is obtained from chitin, which is abundantly found in crustaceans and obtained
through various methods. The demineralization, deproteinization, discoloration, and …

In recent years, nanotechnology has attracted attention in many fields because it has several
up-and-coming novel uses. Many researchers have suggested that chitosan nanoparticles …

Chitosan as one of the natural biopolymers with antimicrobial activities could be a good
choice to be applied in many areas including pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics, chemicals …