Materiales avanzados
Materiales avanzados
Isocyanate?chitin modified microspheres for chiral drug separation in high performance liquid chromatography
16/04/2024 -
Preparation process diagram of MWCNTs/PANI@MWCNTs/PAN fiber.AbstractWearable smart sensors have broad prospects in medical health and physical exercise. In this study, the core–shell conductive...
Chitin?Based Functional Films for the Colorimetric Detection of Ethylene Glycol
08/03/2024 -
Chitin?based color films on solid substrates by thermal evaporation.Varying the number of assembled layers changes the thickness and color of the chitin film. This film demonstrates a colorimetric...
Harnessing the Potential of Chitosan and Its Derivatives for Enhanced Functionalities in Food Applications
29/01/2024 -
As one of the most abundant natural polysaccharides that possess good biological activity, chitosan is extracted from chitin. Its application in the food field is being increasingly valued. However,...
From Food Waste to Functional Biopolymers: Characterization of Chitin and Chitosan Produced from Prepupae of Black Soldier Fly Reared with Different Food Waste-Based Diets
16/01/2024 -
The use of food waste as a rearing substrate to grow insects is an ecofriendly and sustainable alternative to food waste disposal. In the present research, Hermetia illucens prepupae were reared with...
Snail Shell Waste Threat to Sustainability and Circular Economy: Novel Application in Food Industries
13/01/2024 -
Effective waste management has become an urgent societal challenge. Food waste is made up of items meant for human consumption that are lost, polluted, disposed of, or deteriorated; the reutilization...
Edible Insects: A New Sustainable Nutritional Resource Worth Promoting
09/11/2023 -
Edible insects are a highly nutritious source of protein and are enjoyed by people all over the world. Insects contain various other nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as lipids, vitamins and...
Candida albicans chitinase 3 with potential as a vaccine antigen: production, purification, and characterisation
30/10/2023 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryA Candida albicans chitinase enzyme has been shown to have potential in vaccine applications against fungal infections, a novel exciting application for these...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Silkworm Bombyx mori—Sustainability and Economic Opportunity, Particularly for Romania
07/06/2023 -
The main concerns and challenges of raising silkworms include economic value, mulberry management, biodiversity conservation of genetic resources, and developing highly productive breeds for genetic...
Edible Insects in Thailand: An Overview of Status, Properties, Processing, and Utilization in the Food Industry
26/05/2023 -
Edible insects have become increasingly popular in Thailand as a nutritious and appealing alternative food source. As the edible insect industry in the country expands rapidly, efforts are being made...
Carrageenan/Chitin Nanowhiskers Cryogels for Vaginal Delivery of Metronidazole
18/05/2023 -
The development of polymeric carriers based on partially deacetylated chitin nanowhiskers (CNWs) and anionic sulfated polysaccharides is an attractive strategy for improved vaginal delivery with...
