Chitosan is obtained from chitin, which is abundantly found in crustaceans and obtained
through various methods. The demineralization, deproteinization, discoloration, and …

Chitosan, which is derived from chitin, is the only known natural alkaline cationic polymer.
Chitosan is a biological material that can significantly improve the living standard of the …

The attention to polymer-based biomaterials, for instance, chitosan and its derivatives, as
well as the techniques for using them in numerous scientific domains, is continuously rising …

Chitosan, a well-known biopolymer due to its unique properties, has received considerable
attention as a result of the amine group activity that locates on the backbone of chitosan. To …

In this work, chemical modification of chitosan using cationic thiazolium groups was
investigated with the aim to improve water solubility and antimicrobial properties of chitosan …

We report the successful preparation and characterization of chitosan-Zn complex (ChiZn) in
the form of films, intended to enhance the biological performance of chitosan by the …

The coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 has a global impact on the lives and livelihoods of
people. It is characterized by a widespread infection by the severe acute respiratory …

Cancer is a major health concern worldwide as conventional treatment modalities face
several limitations such as drug resistance, toxicity etc. To overcome such deficits …

Polymers have been integral to the advancement of biomedicine, owing to their exceptional
versatility and functionality. Among these, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan both natural …

In the present work, chitosan (CHT) as a biodegradable polymer was crosslinked using
various amounts of glycyrrhizic acid (GLA) as a novel crosslinking agent to prepare …