Background A large volume of animal byproducts remains underutilized, and low-value
components such as skin, bones, feathers, heads, feet, hairs, horns, hooves, tails, cartilage …

In recent years, chitosan (CS) has received much attention as a functional biopolymer for
various applications, especially in the biomedical field. It is a natural polysaccharide created …

This work aimed to obtain and characterize chitin and chitosan extracted from the rearing
residues of Tenebrio molitor, Zophobas morio, and Blaptica dubia insects in different growth …

In this study, a chitosan/activated carbon composite was developed for the sustainable
removal of dye pollutants from activated carbon derived from chitosan. First, chitosan was …

Chitin is the second most abundant natural biopolymer, which is composed of N-acetyl
glucosamine units linked by β-(1→ 4) Chitosan is an N-deacetylated product of chitin …

The self-healing hydrogel offering intrinsic antibacterial activity is often required for the
treatment of wounds because it can provide effective wound protection and prevent wound …

Given the growing urgency to address food security and environmental-preservation
challenges, sustainable agriculture assumes undeniable global relevance. Furthermore …

Giant Stropharia (S. rugoso-annulata) is an edible mushroom recommended for
consumption by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It possesses …

Conventional passive packaging plays a crucial role in food manufacturing by protecting
foods from various external influences. Most packaging materials are polymer-based …

This article aimed at reviewing recent developments shaping the future of antimicrobial
edible food packaging. The main issues discussed in the article are (i) factors (eg waste …