Poriferan chitin as a versatile template for extreme biomimetics
In this mini-review, we shall first cover a short history of the discovery of chitin isolated from
sponges; as well as its evolutionarily ancient roots. Next, we will delve into the unique …
sponges; as well as its evolutionarily ancient roots. Next, we will delve into the unique …
Ring-opening polymerization by lithium catalysts: an overview
This critical review summarizes recent developments in the preparation and application of
lithium catalysts/initiators such as, alkyl lithium, alkoxy lithium and bimetallic lithium …
lithium catalysts/initiators such as, alkyl lithium, alkoxy lithium and bimetallic lithium …
Preparation of synergistically reinforced transparent bio-polycarbonate nanocomposites with highly dispersed cellulose nanocrystals
Polycarbonate (PC) is a transparent polymeric material which can replace shattering glass,
but bisphenol-A, used for improving its properties, has controversial hazards. An alternative …
but bisphenol-A, used for improving its properties, has controversial hazards. An alternative …
Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of poly (N-vinyl imidazole) grafted carboxymethyl chitosan
MW Sabaa, NA Mohamed, RR Mohamed… - Carbohydrate …, 2010 - Elsevier
Poly (N-vinyl imidazole)(PNVI) has been grafted onto carboxymethyl chitosan in aqueous
solution using potassium persulphate (KPS) as initiator. The effect of the monomer and …
solution using potassium persulphate (KPS) as initiator. The effect of the monomer and …
On the mechanical properties of microfibre-based 3D chitinous scaffolds from selected verongiida sponges
Skeletal constructs of diverse marine sponges remain to be a sustainable source of
biocompatible porous biopolymer-based 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering and …
biocompatible porous biopolymer-based 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering and …
From fundamental insights to rational (bio) polymer nanocomposite design–Connecting the nanometer to meter scale–
Nanoparticle addition has the potential to make bioplastic use mainstream, as the resultant
nanocomposite shows improved mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties. It is well …
nanocomposite shows improved mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties. It is well …
Effect of pyrolysis temperature on phosphate adsorption characteristics and mechanisms of crawfish char
The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of crawfish char (CFC)
derived at different pyrolysis temperature and to evaluate its adsorption characteristics on …
derived at different pyrolysis temperature and to evaluate its adsorption characteristics on …
Toward sustainable elastomers from the grafting-through polymerization of lactone-containing polyester macromonomers
L Fournier, DM Rivera Mirabal, MA Hillmyer - Macromolecules, 2022 - ACS Publications
As the need for renewable and degradable alternative plastics grows, efforts have been
made to develop biobased polymer architectures with tunable properties. We developed the …
made to develop biobased polymer architectures with tunable properties. We developed the …
Molecular engineering of chitin based polyurethane elastomers
Biodegradable polyurethane elastomers with potential for biomedical application as non-
absorbable sutures with improved hydrophobic properties were synthesized by the reaction …
absorbable sutures with improved hydrophobic properties were synthesized by the reaction …
Fabrication of nanostructured and microstructured chitin materials through gelation with suitable dispersion media
J Kadokawa - RSC advances, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
Recent developments in the fabrication of nano-and microstructured chitin materials are
reviewed, specifically focusing on approaches through gelation with suitable dispersion …
reviewed, specifically focusing on approaches through gelation with suitable dispersion …