Challenges in current pest management Practices: Navigating problems and a way forward by integrating controlled release system approach

A Singh, N Shraogi, R Verma, J Saji, AK Kar… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Meeting the UN's zero-hunger goal and achieving food security for the world's growing
population with sustainable agriculture is a tough challenge. Besides, using unwarranted …

Exploring glycans as vital biological macromolecules: A comprehensive review of advancements in biomedical frontiers

K Arora, PM Sherilraj, KA Abutwaibe, B Dhruw… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This comprehensive review delves into the intricate landscape of glycans and
glycoconjugates, unraveling their multifaceted roles across diverse biological dimensions …

Comparative analysis of physicochemical properties and biological activities of crude polysaccharides isolated from selected Auricularia cornea strains

AA Khan, FJ Yao, FJ Cui, Y Li, L Lu, I Khan, A Jalal… - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
This study conducted a comparative analysis to characterize crude polysaccharides from
seven selected strains of Auricularia cornea in China, including commercial, hybrid, and wild …

Synthesis and applications of chitosan derivatives in food preservation-A review

M Fatima, S Mir, M Ali, S Hassan, ZUH Khan… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Food spoilage is a global problem nowadays that requires food preservation during storage.
Food spoils every year and becomes inedible causing a shortage of food. We are focused …

Polymer-supported heterogeneous Fenton catalysts for the environmental remediation of wastewater

B Bouzayani, MÁ Sanromán - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Materials based on polymer hydrogels have demonstrated potential as innovative Fenton
catalysts for treating water. However, develo** these polymer-supported catalysts with …

Olive leaf extract-derived chitosan-metal nanocomposite: green synthesis and dual antimicrobial-anticancer action

TAS Elnasr, OM Ibrahim, MS Alhumaimess… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, we developed a novel nanocomposite by synthesizing zinc (ZnNPs), copper
(CuNPs), and silver (AgNPs) nanoparticles using olive leaf extract and incorporating them …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in the preparation, antibacterial mechanisms, and applications of chitosan

K Wu, Z Yan, Z Wu, J Li, W Zhong, L Ding… - Journal of Functional …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Chitosan, a cationic polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin, is widely
distributed in nature. Its antibacterial activity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non …

Diverse applications of versatile quaternized chitosan salts: A review

EA López-Maldonado, M Mavaei, S Dan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the ever-evolving world of materials science, modifying natural polymers has garnered
significant attention across diverse industries, driven by their inherent availability and cost …

Weaponizing chitosan and its derivatives in the battle against lung cancer

H Amin, IM Ibrahim, EHM Hassanein - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Lung cancer (LC) is a crisis of catastrophic proportions. It is a global problem and urgently
requires a solution. The classic chemo drugs are lagging behind as they lack selectivity …

Structure-property relationship of ultrasound-assisted nanoemulsion-impregnated bioactive polysaccharide films for enhanced shelf life of mushrooms

AA Khan, MW Ullah, A Qayum, I Khalifa… - Food Packaging and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to develop bioactive nanoemulsion (NE)-impregnated polysaccharide films
to extend the shelf life of mushrooms. A stable and well-dispersed NE was prepared using 5 …