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Mining, Identification, and Fermentation Optimization of Chitin Deacetylase from a Novel Strain Enterobacter sp. ZCDA27
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Abstract Chitin, a natural organic compound with content slightly lower than cellulose, is also known for chitosan, a substance derived from chitin through deacetylation. In this...
Development of Indirect Sandwich ELLA for Detection of Insects in Food
21/11/2024 -
Edible insects have been officially classified as food in the European Union since 2015. Currently, four insect species are approved for food use. However, no official method for detecting insects in...
Exploring the Sustainable Utilization of Deep Eutectic Solvents for Chitin Isolation from Diverse Sources
16/11/2024 -
Deep eutectic solvents (DES) represent an innovative and environmentally friendly approach for chitin isolation. Chitin is a natural nitrogenous polysaccharide, characterized by its abundance of...
Evaluation of the Nutritional Value of Insect-Based Complete Pet Foods
07/11/2024 -
Since the legalization of insect protein in pet food, a variety of products incorporating this ingredient have emerged on the market. Although edible insects are acknowledged for high protein...
Application of Chitosan and Its Derivatives Against Plant Viruses
07/11/2024 -
Chitosan is a natural biopolymer that is industrially produced from chitin via deacetylation. Due to its unique properties and a plethora of biological activities, chitosan has found application in...
Design and Technical-Economic-Environmental Evaluation of a Biorefinery Using Non-Marketable Edible Mushroom Waste
05/11/2024 -
Edible mushrooms are gaining popularity as functional foods, not only for their distinctive taste and subtle flavor but also for their potential health benefits. They are rich in essential nutrients,...
Structural Color of Partially Deacetylated Chitin Nanowhisker Film Inspired by Jewel Beetle
01/11/2024 -
Nanochitin was developed to effectively utilize crab shells, a food waste product, and there is ongoing research into its applications. Short nanowhiskers were produced by sonicating partially...
Better Ce (III) Sorption Properties of Unprocessed Chitinous Waste from Hermetia illucens than Commercial Chitosans
29/10/2024 -
Insect farming generates a new type of chitinous waste in the form of dead specimens that have died of natural causes and insect moults (puparia), particularly large amounts of which are generated...
Air?Processed Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells With Full Lifecycle Management
25/10/2024 -
The two?step air?processed efficient PSCs with full lifecycle management are effectively realized by the polymer?stabilized precursor ink. The modified PSCs deliver an impressive efficiency of 25.18%...
Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan from Different Sources Against Non-Saccharomyces Wine Yeasts as a Tool for Producing Low-Sulphite Wine
28/10/2024 -
Chitosan is used as an antimicrobial agent in different agri-food applications; in winemaking, the use of chitosan from Aspergillus niger is authorized, but other sources of chitin, and consequently...
Biomineralization Process Inspired In Situ Growth of Calcium Carbonate Nanocrystals in Chitosan Hydrogels
10/10/2024 -
Biological composites such as bone, nacre, and teeth show excellent mechanical efficiency because of the incorporation of biominerals into the organic matrix at the nanoscale, leading to hierarchical...
Chitin Extracted from Black Soldier Fly Larvae at Different Growth Stages
10/10/2024 -
The black soldier fly (BSF) Hermetia Illucens can grow rapidly and on a wide variety of organic materials, and it is extensively used as a means of disposing of household organic waste. Different...
A Thermosensitive and Degradable Chitin-Based Hydrogel as a Brucellosis Vaccine Adjuvant
04/10/2024 -
Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease that has long endangered the development of animal husbandry and human health. Currently, vaccination stands as the most efficacious method for preventing...
A Review of Chitosan as a Coagulant of Health-Related Microorganisms in Water and Wastewater
24/09/2024 -
The coagulation and flocculation properties of chitosan, an organic biopolymer derived from chitin, have been researched as an alternative to synthetic polymers and inorganic metal salt coagulants...
Synthesis and properties of biomass?based polymethacrylate comprising chitin?derived 2?acetamide?2?deoxyisosorbide as a repeat unit
24/09/2024 -
A polymethacrylate comprising chitin?derived 2?acetamide?2?deoxyisosorbide (ADI) as a repeat unit is developed as a new biobased high?performance polymer. The UV–visible spectrum of the polymer...
Synthesis, Characterization and Osteogenic Properties of Chitin?Polydioxanone Composite Gel
23/09/2024 -
In this study, we have developed a Chitin(Ch)?Poly(dioxanone)(PDO) gel system, which can be potentially used for tissue engineering. Hydrogel has been widely used in biomedical applications for its...
Phytoconstituent Profiling and Antifungal Efficacy of Artemisia absinthium L.: Towards Sustainable Bio-Fungicide Development
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Abstract Natural alternatives to synthetic fungicides are gaining prominence as the focus sharpens on developing protective products. In this regard, the present study aimed to...
Biotechnological potential of yeast cell wall: An overview
27/06/2024 -
The yeast cell wall is a complex structure whose main function is to protect the cell from physical and chemical damage, providing it with rigidity. It is composed of a matrix of covalently linked...
Dissolving Chitin by Novel Deep Eutectic Solvents for Effectively Enzymatic Hydrolysis
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Abstract Chitin is the most productive nitrogen-containing polysaccharide in nature with immense potential for transforming into a range of chemicals. However, its dense crystal...
A multistimuli?responsive recyclable poly(vinyl alcohol)/perylene imide hydrogel of high?performance piezoresistive sensors for human wearable devices
07/06/2024 -
Schematic representation of isocyanate chitin?modified PS?DVB microspheres.AbstractIn this work, a two?step activated swelling technique was effectively employed to successfully synthesize...
A Review on Hydrogen Generation by Photo?, Electro?, and Photoelectro?Catalysts Based on Chitosan, Chitin, Cellulose, and Carbon Materials Obtained from These Biopolymers
25/07/2023 -
Biopolymer?based catalysts like chitosan, chitin, and cellulose offer sustainability and high efficiency both as the catalyst or catalyst support in a broad range of applications, especially in...
