A material known as chitosan, made from crustacean shells, has been used to substitute petroleum by-products in food packaging. The environment is seriously affected by the use of food packaing: ...

Floatable beads made from chitosan and cellulose acetate and enhanced with bentonite have been engineered to effectively ...

Chitosan-based materials have emerged as a vital area in nanobiotechnology, bridging advances in materials science with pressing needs in both biomedical ...

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed ultra-thin biopolymer coatings made from biological ...

Cement production is responsible for around 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, primarily due to the production of Portland cement. In response to this environmental challenge, ...

A recent article in the Journal of Polymer Science explores the development of chitosan–silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films, focusing on their structural, mechanical, and ...

According to the latest analysis by Future Market Insights, the global chitosan market is entering a high-growth phase as ...

Polysaccharides, such as chitosan, exhibit poor mechanical and barrier characteristics in their current form. Consequently, compared to common plastic films, using materials based on biopolymers in ...

The dietary supplement known as Chitosan, which is frequently obtained from the shells of crustaceans such as crabs, shrimp, and lobsters, is gaining popularity due to its possible health benefits.