Chitin and chitosan (CS) are biopolymers having immense structural possibilities for
chemical and mechanical modifications to generate novel properties, functions and …

Chitin is the second most important natural polymer in the world. The main sources exploited
are two marine crustaceans, shrimp and crabs. Our objective is to appraise the state of the …

Deacetylation of chitin affords chitosan, a polymer, widely studied for its pharmaceutical and
nonpharmaceutical applications. The hurdle in comprehending these applications is its …

Currently, the Earth is subjected to environmental pressure of unprecedented proportions in
the history of mankind. The inexorable growth of the global population and the …

This review outlines the recent developments on carboxymethyl chitosan-based bio-medical
applications. Carboxymethyl chitosan, a water soluble derivative of chitosan, with enhanced …

Abstract Chitosan (Ch), and poly (ɛ-caprolactone)(PCL), widely used as biomaterials with
desirable properties for tissue engineering applications, were both blended with zinc-doped …

In dental practice, membranes are used as a barrier to prevent soft tissue ingrowth and
create space for slowly regenerating periodontal and bony tissues. The aim of this study was …

Biodegradable and biocompatible poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV), a
copolymer of microbial polyester, was fabricated as a nanofibrous film by electrospinning …

In this study, calcium phosphate based bioceramics have been synthesised by using
eggshell derived raw materials and phosphoric acid at different mixing ratios. Development …

Bioactive ceramics have been used clinically to repair bone defects owing to their biological
affinity to living bone; ie the capability of direct bonding to living bone, their so-called …