Recent advances in various starch formulation for wastewater purification via adsorption technique: a review

NA Abd El-Ghany, MHA Elella, HM Abdallah… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2023 - Springer
Water purification is considered one of the most essential issues in our lives. Therefore, the
contamination of water surfaces owing to the hasty upsurge in industrialization has received …

Surface modification of TiO 2 nanoparticles with organic molecules and their biological applications

FH Haghighi, M Mercurio, S Cerra… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
In recent years, titanium (IV) dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) have shown promising
potential in various biological applications such as antimicrobials, drug delivery …

Chitosan as a tool for sustainable development: A mini review

S Maliki, G Sharma, A Kumar, M Moral-Zamorano… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
New developments require innovative ecofriendly materials defined by their biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and versatility. For that reason, the scientific society is focused on …

Reinforcement of the antimicrobial activity and biofilm inhibition of novel chitosan-based hydrogels utilizing zinc oxide nanoparticles

NY Elmehbad, NA Mohamed, NA Abd El-Ghany… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Two novel chemically cross-linked chitosan hydrogels were successfully prepared via
insertion of oxalyl dihydrazide moieties between chitosan Schiff's base chains (OCsSB) and …

Preparation and characterization of a new bis-uracil chitosan-based hydrogel as efficient adsorbent for removal of anionic Congo red dye

RA Alharbi, FM Alminderej, NF Al-Harby, NY Elmehbad… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
A new hydrogel, based on chitosan crosslinked with 2-chlorophenyl-bis (6-amino-1, 3-
dimethyluracil-5-yl) methane,(2Clph-BU-Cs), has been successfully created. Various …

Design, synthesis, and characterization of novel bis-uracil chitosan hydrogels modified with zinc oxide nanoparticles for boosting their antimicrobial activity

RA Alharbi, FM Alminderej, NF Al-Harby, NY Elmehbad… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
A new series of hydrogels was successfully prepared by incorporating various substituted
bisuracil (R-BU) linkages between chitosan Schiff's base chains (R-BU-CsSB) and between …

Evaluation of the in vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-Helicobacter pylori activities of chitosan-based biomaterials modified with copper oxide nanoparticles

NY Elmehbad, NA Mohamed, NA Abd El-Ghany… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
For chemical modification, p-aminobenzoic acid was incorporated into chitosan Schiff base
(ACsSB) and chitosan (ACs). Two ACs-based CuO nanoparticles composites; ACs/CuONPs …

Water-soluble chitosan salt as ecofriendly corrosion inhibitor for N80 pipeline steel in artificial sea water: Experimental and theoretical approach

AM Kumar, T Rajesh, IB Obot, IIB Sharfan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan, as a proficient biopolymer, has enormous potential as an ecofriendly corrosion
inhibitor (CI), but their limited solubility restricts practical applications. Herein, an eco-friendly …

Synthesis, characterization and swelling behavior of high-performance antimicrobial biocompatible copolymer based on carboxymethyl xanthan

AM Elgamal, MHA Elella, GR Saad… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
Xanthan gum has been modified by carboxymethylation to hamper its slow dissolution and
then grafted with 4-vinyl pyridine (4-VP) in the aqueous phase using potassium persulphate …

Novel crosslinked nanoparticles of chitosan oligosaccharide and dextran sulfate for ocular administration of dorzolamide against glaucoma

SR Pardeshi, MP More, CV Pardeshi… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
Glaucoma is related to the damaged optic nerve leading to the development of high
intraocular pressure. Currently, 12 million people in India suffer from glaucoma, making it the …