Recently, increasing attention has been paid to natural polysaccharides for their low cost,
biocompatibility and biodegradability. Quaternization is a modification method to improve …

Over the past few decades, chitosan (CS) has gained the attention of researchers
investigating newer biomaterial-based carriers for drugs in pharmaceutical and biomedical …

Growing antimicrobial resistance has prompted researchers to identify new natural
molecules with antimicrobial potential. In this perspective, attention has been focused on …

Chitosan is one of the most abundant biopolymers in nature with high economic value due
to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, lack of toxicity, and antifungal activity. In this study …

There is a stable growth in aquaculture production to avoid seafood scarcity. The usage of
eco-friendly feed additives is not only associated with aquatic animal health but also …

Eco-friendly materials have emerged in biomedical engineering, driving major advances in
chitosan-based hydrogels. These hydrogels offer a promising green alternative to …

Bioconversion is a biological process by which organic materials are converted into
products with higher biological and commercial value. During its larval stage the black …

The second and most often utilized natural polymer is chitosan (CS), a naturally existing
amino polysaccharide that is produced by deacetylating chitin. Numerous applications have …

Emerging pollutants, corrosive chemicals and dyes released from the industries, harshly
contaminates the landfills, environment and water reservoirs. Mass mortalities of aquatic …

We present the results of our 14th horizon scan of issues we expect to influence biological
conservation in the future. From an initial set of 102 topics, our global panel of 30 scientists …