Heck cross-coupling reaction (HCR) is one of the few transition metal catalyzed Csingle
bondC bond-forming reactions, which has been considered as the most effective, direct, and …

Biopolymers have become very attractive as they are degradable, biocompatible, non-toxic
and renewable. Due to the intrinsic reactive amino groups, chitosan is vibrant in the midst of …

Our Biosphere comprises abundant biopolymers such as cellulose, chitin, and chitosan
possessing highly desirable traits with biodegradability and renewability being prominent …

In a matter of decades, nanomaterials from biomass, exemplified by nanocellulose, have
rapidly transitioned from once being a subject of curiosity to an area of fervent research and …

Chitosan-derived N-doped carbon materials are attractive candidates for the preparation of
catalysts with a wide range of applications. Chitosan is a nitrogen rich (∼ 7 wt%) renewable …

Application of chitinous products in wastewater treatment has received considerable
attention in recent years in the literature. In particular, the development of chitosan-based …

Shell biorefinery, referring to the fractionation of crustacean shells into their major
components and the transformation of each component into value‐added chemicals and …

Chitosan is an abundant biopolymer derived from food waste with attractive properties,
particularly its high biocompatibility and easy chemical processability. Here, we review the …

Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained from chitin, one of the most abundant and renewable
material on Earth. Chitin is a primary component of cell walls in fungi, the exoskeletons of …

In this mini-review, progress made in the use of ionic liquid catalysts and related systems for
cycloaddition reactions of carbon dioxide with epoxides is described with the primary focus …