The necessity for non-chemical approaches has grown as awareness of the dangers posed
by pesticides has spread. Chitosan, due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and …

Background Demand for healthy and safe food with minimal use of synthetic inputs
(including synthetic preservatives) is increasing rapidly. Plastic polymers being hazardous to …

Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using plants has become a promising
substitute to the conventional chemical synthesis method. In this study, we report low-cost …

The chitosan (CHT) biopolymer is a de-acetylated chitin derivative that exists in the outer
shell of shrimp, shellfish, lobster or crabs, as well as fungal cell walls. Because of its …

Abstract Development of technologies that improve food productivity without any adverse
impact on the ecosystem is the need of hour. In this context, development of controlled …

In agriculture, current control of pathogens relies mainly on chemical fertilizers and
pesticides. However, alternative solutions are needed due to concerns for public health …

In this work, graphene oxide (GO) was firstly prepared, following by element analysis.
Glutaraldehyde cross-linked chitosan (GCCS) and chitosan/graphene oxide (CSGO) …

Foodborne pathogenic bacteria is a serious threat to food safety, endangers human health,
and can cause huge economic losses. Thus, there is a vital need for development of novel …

This present study deals with synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of cross-
linked chitosan-glutaraldehyde. Results from this study indicated that cross-linked chitosan …

Today, chitosan (CS) is probably considered as a biofunctional polysaccharide with the most
notable growth and potential for applications in various fields. The progress in chitin …