[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of hydrogels: Rational design strategies and emerging biomedical applications

J Li, C Wu, PK Chu, M Gelinsky - Materials Science and Engineering: R …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

Structure and interactions in covalently and ionically crosslinked chitosan hydrogels for biomedical applications

J Berger, M Reist, JM Mayer, O Felt, NA Peppas… - European journal of …, 2004 - Elsevier
This review presents a critical analysis of covalently and ionically crosslinked chitosan
hydrogels and related networks for medical or pharmaceutical applications. The structural …

Application of chitin-and chitosan-based materials for enzyme immobilizations: a review

B Krajewska - Enzyme and microbial technology, 2004 - Elsevier
As functional materials, chitin and chitosan offer a unique set of characteristics:
biocompatibility, biodegradability to harmless products, nontoxicity, physiological inertness …

Recent progress in the structural modification of chitosan for applications in diversified biomedical fields

H Mittal, SS Ray, BS Kaith, JK Bhatia, J Sharma… - European Polymer …, 2018 - Elsevier
This article critically reviews the recent developments in the structural modifications of
chitosan and its nano-structured variants produced via different techniques and their …

Antimicrobial activity of chitosan films enriched with essential oils

S Zivanovic, S Chi, AF Draughon - Journal of food science, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Antimicrobial and physicochemical properties of chitosan films and chitosan films enriched
with essential oils (EO) were determined in vitro and on processed meat. Antimicrobial …

Smart polymeric gels: Redefining the limits of biomedical devices

S Chaterji, IK Kwon, K Park - Progress in polymer science, 2007 - Elsevier
This review describes recent progresses in the development and applications of smart
polymeric gels, especially in the context of biomedical devices. The review has been …

Synthesis and characterization of zinc oxide–neem oil–chitosan bionanocomposite for food packaging application

S Sanuja, A Agalya, MJ Umapathy - International Journal of Biological …, 2015 - Elsevier
Nano zinc oxide at different concentrations (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5%) and neem essential oil were
incorporated into the chitosan polymer by solution cast method to enhance the properties of …

Preparation of chitosan‐coated magnetite nanoparticles and application for immobilization of laccase

NA Kalkan, S Aksoy, EA Aksoy… - Journal of Applied …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, immobilization of laccase (L) enzyme on magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles was
achieved, so that the immobilized enzyme could be used repeatedly. For this purpose …

Control of Listeria monocytogenes on ham steaks by antimicrobials incorporated into chitosan-coated plastic films

M Ye, H Neetoo, H Chen - Food Microbiology, 2008 - Elsevier
Contamination of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products such as ham steaks with Listeria
monocytogenes has been a concern for the meat processing industry. The objective of this …

Studies on magnesium oxide reinforced chitosan bionanocomposite incorporated with clove oil for active food packaging application

S Sanuja, A Agalya, MJ Umapathy - International Journal of …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Chitosan-magnesium oxide–based nanocomposite film containing clove essential oil was
prepared by solution cast method. The composition qualities of the synthesized materials …