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 …

Mucoadhesive drug delivery systems are desirable as they can increase the residence time
of drugs at the site of absorption/action, provide sustained drug release and minimize the …

Chitosan (CS) is a linear polysaccharide obtained by the deacetylation of chitin, which, after
cellulose, is the second biopolymer most abundant in nature, being the primary component …

Background Food processing produces large quantities of by-products. Disposal of waste
can lead to environmental and human health problems, yet often they can be turned into …

There is a stable growth in aquaculture production to avoid seafood scarcity. The usage of
eco-friendly feed additives is not only associated with aquatic animal health but also …

Chitosan is a functional polymer in the pharmaceutical field, including for nanoparticle drug
delivery systems. Chitosan-based nanoparticles are a promising carrier for a wide range of …

Industrial wastewater has imposed increasing threats due to the large concentrations of
various toxic and hazardous contaminants. Amongst various processes to treat wastewater …

Ocular drug delivery is a challenging field due to the unique anatomical and physiological
barriers of the eye. Biodegradable polymers have emerged as promising tools for efficient …

During this study, different amounts of black chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) pomace
extract were mixed with chitosan to prepare colorimetric pH indicator films. The monomeric …

In recent years, a range of studies have been conducted with the aim to design and
characterize delivery systems that are able to release multiple therapeutic agents in …