Cross-linked biopolymeric films by citric acid for food packaging and preservation

W Zhang, S Roy, E Assadpour, X Cong… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
There is a growing interest in the development of degradable and biopolymeric food
packaging films (BFPFs) based on green ingredients and strategies due to their …

Progress on green crosslinking of polysaccharide hydrogels for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications

S Maiti, B Maji, H Yadav - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
Natural polysaccharides are being studied for their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low
toxicity, and low cost in the fabrication of various hydrogel devices. However, due to their …

Structure and properties of citric acid cross-linked chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) composite films for food packaging applications

S Jiang, C Qiao, R Liu, Q Liu, J Xu, J Yao - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the composite films of poly (vinyl alcohol) and citric acid cross-linked chitosan
were prepared, and the effect of mass ratio on their structure and properties was …

The use of collagen-based materials in bone tissue engineering

L Fan, Y Ren, S Emmert, I Vučković… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Synthetic bone substitute materials (BSMs) are becoming the general trend, replacing
autologous grafting for bone tissue engineering (BTE) in orthopedic research and clinical …

Challenges and advances of hydrogel-based wearable electrochemical biosensors for real-time monitoring of biofluids: from lab to market. A review

H Chenani, M Saeidi, MSA Rastkhiz… - Analytical …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Over the past decade, the field of wearable devices for real-time physiological monitoring
has seen remarkable progress, thanks to significant advancements in electrochemical …

Are natural compounds a promising alternative to synthetic cross-linking agents in the preparation of hydrogels?

P Sapuła, K Bialik-Wąs, K Malarz - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main aim of this review is to assess the potential use of natural cross-linking agents,
such as genipin, citric acid, tannic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, and vanillin in preparing …

pH-sensitive cellulose/chitin nanofibrillar hydrogel for dye pollutant removal

S Jung, J Kim, J Bang, M Jung, S Park, H Yun… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a pH-sensitive smart hydrogel was successfully prepared by combining a
polyelectrolyte complex using biopolymeric nanofibrils. By adding a green citric acid cross …

Biodegradable elastomers for biomedical applications

S Chen, Y Wang, L Yang, C Chu, S Cao, Z Wang… - Progress in Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Synthetic biodegradable elastomers, such as polyesters and polyurethanes have
revolutionized biomedical therapeutic strategies and devices. Driven by innovations in …

Preparation and application of curcumin loaded with citric acid crosslinked chitosan-gelatin hydrogels

J Yang, A Duan, L Shen, Q Liu, F Wang, Y Liu - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
While oral administration offers safety benefits, its therapeutic efficacy is hindered by various
physiological factors within the body. In this study, a novel approach was explored using a …

Food-protecting films based on soy protein isolate and natural deep eutectic solvents: Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties

PA Mercadal, ML Picchio, A González - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) have just recently emerged as promising
plasticizers in food coating applications owing to their excellent anti-frosting properties, low …