Bioplásticos
Bioplásticos
Anti-Obesity Effects of Chitosan and Its Derivatives
01/10/2023 -
The number of obese people in the world is rising, leading to an increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders. The search for medications including natural compounds...
Application of Mineralized Chitosan Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering
20/09/2023 -
Chitosan (CS) is a natural cationic polysaccharide obtained via the N-deacetylation of chitin. It has various outstanding biological properties such as nontoxicity, biodegradability,...
Chitosan-Based Sustainable Coatings for Corrosion Inhibition of Aluminum in Seawater
15/09/2023 -
Metals are widely used in various industrial applications due to their advantageous properties, but they often exhibit signs of degradation over time because of prolonged exposure to environmental...
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles against Listeria monocytogenes
14/09/2023 -
Chitosan is obtained from the deacetylation of chitin, and it is known to possess antimicrobial activity. It has attracted attention as it may be used for treating infections caused by different...
Multipotent Antiviral Effects of Deacetylated Chitosan Supplemented with Grapefruit Seed Extract against Influenza and Parainfluenza Viruses
02/09/2023 -
Chitosan, poly[β-(1–4)-linked-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucose], is a polysaccharide with broad applications in various biomaterial and biomedical fields, primarily because of its...
Chitin Nanofibrils Enabled Core–Shell Microcapsules of Alginate Hydrogel
01/09/2023 -
An engineered 3D architectural network of the biopolymeric hydrogel can mimic the native cell environment that promotes cell infiltration and growth. Among several bio-fabricated hydrogel structures,...
Chitosan-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Applications
25/08/2023 -
Chitosan (CTS), a biocompatible and multifunctional material derived from chitin, has caught researchers’ attention in electrochemical detection due to its unique properties. This...
Potential Application of Yeast Cell Wall Biopolymers as Probiotic Encapsulants
20/08/2023 -
Biopolymers of yeast cell walls, such as β-glucan, mannoprotein, and chitin, may serve as viable encapsulants for probiotics. Due to its thermal stability, β-glucan is a...
Marine-Originated Materials and Their Potential Use in Biomedicine
11/08/2023 -
Aquatic habitats cover almost 70% of the Earth, containing several species contributing to marine biodiversity. Marine and aquatic organisms are rich in chemical compounds that can be widely used in...
Properties of Resorbable Conduits Based on Poly(L-Lactide) Nanofibers and Chitosan Fibers for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
07/08/2023 -
New tubular conduits have been developed for the regeneration of peripheral nerves and the repair of defects that are larger than 3 cm. The conduits consist of a combination of poly(L-lactide)...
Chitosan-Based Composites: Development and Perspective in Food Preservation and Biomedical Applications
25/07/2023 -
Chitin, which may be the second-most common polymer after cellulose, is the raw material of chitosan. Chitosan has been infused with various plant extracts and subsidiary polymers to improve its...
Efficient Biorenewable Membranes in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries
26/07/2023 -
Lithium-oxygen batteries, with their very high energy density (3500 Wh kg−1), could represent a real breakthrough in the envisioned strategies towards more efficient energy storage...
Nutritional Profile Changes in an Insect–Fungus Complex of Antheraea pernyi Pupa Infected by Samsoniella hepiali
23/07/2023 -
Historically, some edible insects have been processed into a complex of insect and fungus, such as Antherea pernyi and Samsoniella hepiali. Until now, the dynamics of the nutritional changes due to...
Characterization of Chitosan Films Modified Using Caffeic Acid and a Neutralization Process
17/07/2023 -
In the context of the growing interest in biopolymer-based materials for various applications, this study aimed to enhance the properties of chitosan (CS, a derivative of chitin) films by...
The Effects of the Deacetylation of Chitin Nanowhiskers on the Performance of PCL/PLA Bio-Nanocomposites
17/07/2023 -
The multiple roles of organic nanofillers in biodegradable nanocomposites (NC) with a blend-based matrix is not yet fully understood. This work highlights combination of reinforcing and...
A Review on Reinforcements and Additives in Starch-Based Composites for Food Packaging
07/07/2023 -
The research of starch as a matrix material for manufacturing biodegradable films has been gaining popularity in recent years, indicating its potential and possible limitations. To compete with...
Unveiling the Potential of Marine Biopolymers: Sources, Classification, and Diverse Food Applications
05/07/2023 -
Environmental concerns regarding the usage of nonrenewable materials are driving up the demand for biodegradable marine biopolymers. Marine biopolymers are gaining increasing attention as sustainable...
Amelioration of Cancer Employing Chitosan, Its Derivatives, and Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles: Recent Updates
01/07/2023 -
The limitations associated with the conventional treatment of cancer have necessitated the design and development of novel drug delivery systems based mainly on nanotechnology. These novel drug...
Structure and Optical Anisotropy of Spider Scales and Silk: The Use of Chromaticity and Azimuth Colors to Optically Characterize Complex Biological Structures
20/06/2023 -
Herein, we give an overview of several less explored structural and optical characterization techniques useful for biomaterials. New insights into the structure of natural fibers such as spider silk...
A Review of Chitosan and Chitosan Nanofiber: Preparation, Characterization, and Its Potential Applications
26/06/2023 -
Chitosan is produced by deacetylating the abundant natural chitin polymer. It has been employed in a variety of applications due to its unique solubility as well as its chemical and biological...
Chitosan: Properties and Its Application in Agriculture in Context of Molecular Weight
28/06/2023 -
Chitosan is a naturally occurring compound that can be obtained from deacetylated chitin, which is obtained from various sources such as fungi, crustaceans, and insects. Commercially, chitosan is...
