Chitosan (CS) is known for its remarkable properties, such as good biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and renewability, in addition to its antibacterial and biological activities …

Global environmental concerns about non‐degradable packaging materials are increasing.
Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS), a polysaccharide widely used in the food industry, has …

In this work, the PVA-chitosan composite packaging films doped with biomass-fabricated
zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and dragon fruit waste extract (DFE) were developed for …

Nutrient enrichment of the aquatic system promotes eutrophication, which degrades the
aesthetic and economic value of water systems. On the other hand, the global supply of …

This work analyzes the adsorption of cadmium, a potentially toxic pollutant, on biopolymers
synthesized from shrimp shells, as a promising new adsorbent. Spectroscopic analysis, such …

Biopolymer-based injectable hydrogels with antibacterial activity have attracted
considerable attention for biomedical applications. Herein, we report on an effective …

Recently, carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) has proved to be an intrinsically fluorescent
material with aggregation-induced emission characteristic. In order to elucidate the influence …

Food preservation and safety are critical issues in the food industry. Preservatives play an
essential role in controlling pathogenic and spoiling microorganisms in food. However, there …

Chitosan (Cs), a naturally occurring biopolymer, has garnered significant interest due to its
inherent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and minimal toxicity. This study investigates the …

To improve the paper strength, a number of resins and polymeric materials are being used,
which is not environmental friendly and sustainable. Therefore, bio-based paper additives …