Chitosan (CS) and its derivatives have been applied extensively in the biomedical field
owing to advantageous characteristics including biodegradability, biocompatibility …

During COVID-19 crisis, water pollution caused by pharmaceutical residuals have
enormously aggravated since millions of patients worldwide are consuming tons of drugs …

Adoptive cell therapy has emerged as a promising approach for cancer treatment. However,
the transfer of macrophages exhibits limited efficacy against solid tumors due to the dynamic …

Chitosan is a versatile and generous biopolymer obtained by alkaline deacetylation of
naturally occurring chitin, the second most abundant biopolymer after cellulose. The …

Curcumin is a phenolic compound derived from turmeric roots (Curcuma longa L.). This
research studied the effects of curcumin extract on the properties of chitosan films. The film …

The cosmetic industry has an undeniable need to design and develop new ecosustainable
products to respond to the demands of consumers and international regulations. This …

Fruit preservation after harvest is one of the key issues in current agriculture, rural areas,
and for farmers. Using chitosan to keep fruits fresh, which can reduce the harm caused by …

Biological characteristics of natural polymers make microbial polysaccharides an excellent
choice for biopharmaceuticals. Due to its easy purifying procedure and high production …

Chitin is a long-chain polymer of N-acetyl-glucosamine, which is regularly found in the
exoskeleton of arthropods including insects, shellfish and the cell wall of fungi. It has been …

Polymer alternatives sourced from nature have attracted increasing attention for applications
in medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, food, water purification, and more. Among them …