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Applications of chitin and chitosan as natural biopolymer: potential sources, pretreatments, and degradation pathways
10.1007/s13399-022-02684-x · 2024 · External reference
Biofunctional Applications of Chitin, Chitosan, and Their Derivatives
10.1007/978-3-032-16034-8_11 · 2026 · External reference
The potential of insects as alternative sources of chitin: An overview on the chemical method of extraction from various sources
2020 · External reference
Chitin Nanomaterials as Multifunctional Systems in Advanced Applications – Progress and Challenges toward Sustainability
10.1002/mame.202300053 · 2023 · External reference
Influence of Lavender Essential Oil on the Physical and Antibacterial Properties of Chitosan Sponge for Hemostatic Applications
10.3390/ijms242216312 · 2023 · External reference
Review: Chitosan as a platform polymer for sustainable materials—chemistry, functional design, and emerging applications
10.1007/s10853-026-13112-0 · 2026 · External reference
Waste to worth: extraction of chitosan from marine waste and its biomedical applications
10.1007/978-3-032-15915-1_15 · 2026 · External reference
Recent applications and future prospects of biopolymer-based composites in the food industry
2026 · External reference
Environmental applications of chitosan derivatives and chitosan composites
10.3390/polym17192583 · 2025 · External reference
Environmental applications of chitosan derivatives and chitosan composites
10.3390/polym17192583 · 2025 · External reference
Environmental applications of chitosan derivatives and chitosan composites
10.3390/polym17192583 · 2025 · External reference
Natural polymeric nanobiocomposites for anti-cancer drug delivery therapeutics: a recent update
10.3390/pharmaceutics15082064 · 2023 · External reference
Prospects and challenges of chitosan-based drug carriers for anticancer agents’ delivery against lung cancer: a review
10.2147/dddt.s544567 · 2025 · External reference
Chitin and chitosan: discoveries and applications for sustainability
2022 · External reference
10.1007/978-981-97-9084-5_7
10.1007/978-981-97-9084-5_7 · External reference
10.1007/978-981-96-0920-8_1
10.1007/978-981-96-0920-8_1 · External reference
Chitosan and its derivatives for drug delivery perspective
10.1007/12_2011_117 · 2011 · External reference
10.1007/978-981-97-9084-5_7
10.1007/978-981-97-9084-5_7 · External reference
10.1007/978-981-97-9084-5_7
10.1007/978-981-97-9084-5_7 · External reference
Factors influencing the antibacterial activity of chitosan and chitosan modified by functionalization
10.3390/ijms22147449 · 2021 · External reference
Chitosan, chitosan derivatives, and chitosan-based nanocomposites: eco-friendly materials for advanced applications (a review)
2023 · External reference
Recent Advances in Chitosan-Based Applications—A Review
10.3390/ma16052073 · 2023 · External reference
Introduction to Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Nanocomposites
2022 · External reference
Chitosan and its derivatives: a new versatile biopolymer for various applications
2020 · External reference
Chitosan and its derivatives: a comprehensive review on structure, properties, andemerging applications
10.1108/prt-06-2025-0059 · 2026 · External reference
An overview: non-toxic and eco-friendly polysaccharides—its classification, properties, and diverse applications
10.1007/s00289-024-05307-9 · 2024 · External reference
Antibacterial activity of chitosan-based systems
2020 · External reference
Recent advancement of molecular structure and biomaterial function of chitosan from marine organisms for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical application
2020 · External reference
Chitosan-based smart hybrid materials: A physico-chemical perspective
10.1039/d0tb01865a · 2021 · External reference
Quaternized chitosan crosslinked networks for ph-responsive macromolecule delivery: a review
10.3390/polym18050649 · 2026 · External reference
Preparation and antimicrobial activity of chitosan and its derivatives: a concise review
10.3390/molecules26123694 · 2021 · External reference
Chitosan: An overview of its properties and applications
10.3390/polym13193256 · 2021 · External reference
Antimicrobial actions and applications of Chitosan
10.3390/polym13060904 · 2021 · External reference
Chitosan and its derivatives: preparation and antibacterial properties
10.3390/ma16186076 · 2023 · External reference
A Review of the preparation, characterization, and applications of chitosan nanoparticles in nanomedicine
10.3390/nano13081302 · 2023 · External reference
Progress in research of chitosan chemical modification technologies and their applications
10.3390/md20080536 · 2022 · External reference
Advances in chitosan-based nanoparticles for drug delivery
10.3390/ijms22179652 · 2021 · External reference
A Review of the Preparation, Characterization, and Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles in Nanomedicine
10.3390/nano13081302 · 2023 · External reference
Chitosan nanoparticles at the biological interface: implications for drug delivery
10.3390/pharmaceutics13101686 · 2021 · External reference
Chitosan hemostatic dressings: properties and surgical applications
10.3390/polym16131770 · 2024 · External reference
Vivo evaluation of a novel chitosan-polycaprolactone based mucoadhesive gastro-retentive sustained release drug delivery system for milnacipran HCl
10.1208/s12249-019-1606-6 · 2020 · External reference
Introduction to chitosan and chitosan-based nanocomposites
2022 · External reference
Chitosan derivatives as carriers for drug delivery and biomedical applications
10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01297 · 2023 · External reference
Enhancing drug bioavailability through mucoadhesive technologies: a comprehensive review of delivery systems
2025 · External reference
Multiple Roles of Chitosan in Mucosal Drug Delivery: An Updated Review
10.3390/md20050335 · 2022 · External reference
Advances in chitosan-based nanoparticles for drug delivery
10.3390/ijms22179652 · 2021 · External reference
Antimicrobial properties of chitosan nanoparticles: Mode of action and factors affecting activity
10.1007/s12221-017-6690-1 · 2017 · External reference
Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities of chlorogenic acid grafted chitosan against Staphylococcus aureus
10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105748 · 2022 · External reference
A review of the preparation, characterization, and applications of chitosan nanoparticles in nanomedicine
10.3390/nano13081302 · 2023 · External reference
Chitosan and chitooligosaccharides: antifungal potential and structural insights
10.1002/cbdv.202400044 · 2024 · External reference
Chitosan and Its Nanoparticles: A Multifaceted Approach to Antibacterial Applications
10.3390/nano15020126 · 2025 · External reference
Chitosan and Chitosan Nanoparticles: Parameters Enhancing Antifungal Activity
10.3390/molecules28072996 · 2023 · External reference
Antifungal activity of chitosan nanoparticles and correlation with their physical properties
10.1155/2012/632698 · 2012 · External reference
An overview of chitosan nanoparticles and its application in non-parenteral drug delivery
10.3390/pharmaceutics9040053 · 2017 · External reference
Synergistic anticancer effect of Doxorubicin and Tamoxifen in chitosan nanoparticles for ER-positive breast cancer
2025 · External reference
A review on the use of chitosan and chitosan derivatives as the bio-adsorbents for the water treatment: Removal of nitrogen-containing pollutants
10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118625 · 2021 · External reference
Emerging environmentally friendly bio-based nanocomposites for the efficient removal of dyes and micropollutants from wastewater by adsorption: a comprehensive review
10.1039/d3ra06501d · 2024 · External reference
Preparation and antibacterial properties of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous mats using different organic acids as solvents
10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.025 · 2022 · External reference
Multifunctional chitosan nanoparticles: Zn2+adsorption, antimicrobial activity, and promotion of aquatic health’
10.1515/chem-2025-0154 · 2025 · External reference
Factors influencing the antibacterial activity of chitosan and chitosan modified by functionalization
10.3390/ijms22147449 · 2021 · External reference
Antibacterial activity of chitosan and its derivatives and their interaction mechanism with bacteria: Current state and perspectives
10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109984 · 2020 · External reference
Biopolymers in sustainable agriculture: A review on their roles in precision farming and composite fertilizers
10.1007/s00289-025-06069-8 · 2026 · External reference
Chitosan: An overview of its properties and applications
2021 · External reference
Chitosan: Applications, benefits, and innovations in agriculture
2025 · External reference
Chitosan Biopolymer Nanocomposites for Agriculture Applications
10.1007/978-3-031-68834-8_8 · 2024 · External reference
Sustainable agriculture systems in vegetable production using chitin and chitosan as plant biostimulants
10.3390/biom11060819 · 2021 · External reference
Chitosan and its derivatives as promising plant protection tools
2023 · External reference
Mechanism of plant growth promotion and disease suppression by chitosan biopolymer
2020 · External reference
Chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles for eco-friendly management of plant diseases and insect pests: a concentric overview
10.1016/b978-0-323-85391-0.00003-4 · 2022 · External reference
Smart nanocomposites of chitosan/alginate nanoparticles loaded with copper oxide as alternative nanofertilizers
10.1039/d0en00797h · 2021 · External reference
Synthesis and evaluation of chitosan functionalized urea nanofertilizer for efficient foliar application: insights into structure and function
2026 · External reference
Chitosan-based biostimulants for improving soil health, water and nutrient availability
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181305 · 2026 · External reference
Prospective applications of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles formulations in sustainable agricultural practices
10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103210 · 2024 · External reference
Applications of nanoparticles in plant disease identification and control for sustainable crop production
10.1186/s11671-026-04440-w · 2026 · External reference
The Role of Chemistry in Climate-Smart Agriculture in Nigeria: Enhancing Crop Resilience and Sustainability
10.1007/s11270-025-08490-1 · 2025 · External reference
Chitosan-biochar composites as eco-friendly seed coatings for sustainable agriculture
10.12912/27197050/207563 · 2025 · External reference
Recent advances in seed coating technologies: transitioning toward sustainable agriculture
10.1039/d2gc02389j · 2022 · External reference
Improving cell proliferation using polylactic acid, polycaprolactone, hydroxyapatite and zinc oxide nanocomposite for cancellous bone substitutes
2023 · External reference
Potential Applications of Chitosan-Coated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Degrading Pesticide Residues in Environmental Soils
2023 · External reference
Determination of trace and major elements in water on oil palm plantations by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry
10.1080/10739149.2014.928309 · 2014 · External reference
Enhancing sustainability: chitosan biopolymers with Ag nanoparticles for eco-friendly applications in food packaging
10.1007/s13399-024-05325-7 · 2025 · External reference
Production of low molecular weight chitosan and chitooligosaccharides (COS): a review
10.3390/polym13152466 · 2021 · External reference
Development of high-barrier composite films for sustainable reduction of non-biodegradable materials in food packaging application
10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121824 · 2024 · External reference
Advanced Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymers: A Review of Functionalization, Smart Systems, and Sustainable Applications
2025 · External reference
Chitosan-based packaging: leading sustainable advancements in the food industry
10.1007/s00289-025-05775-7 · 2025 · External reference
Life cycle assessment of manufacturing cellulose nanofibril-reinforced chitosan composite films for packaging applications
10.1007/s11367-022-02035-y · 2022 · External reference
Polysaccharide film containing cinnamaldehyde-chitosan nanoparticles, a new eco-packaging material effective in meat preservation
10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137710 · 2024 · External reference
Green Solvents for chitin and chitosan: advancing sustainable materials in the blue economy
2025 · External reference
Biopolymers and biocomposites: a comprehensive review of feedstocks, functionalities, and advanced manufacturing techniques for sustainable applications
10.1186/s44316-025-00029-y · 2025 · External reference
Recent Applications and Future Prospects of Biopolymer-Based Composites in the Food Industry
2026 · External reference
Comparative study on microwave-assisted and conventional chitosan production from shrimp shell: Process optimization, characterization, and environmental impacts
2024 · External reference
Sustainable Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Recycling in Nigeria, Policies and Emerging Technologies
10.1002/tqem.70020 · 2025 · External reference
Chitin and chitosan as polymers of the future—obtaining, modification, life cycle assessment and main directions of application
2023 · External reference
Chitosan, chitosan derivatives, and chitosan-based nanocomposites: eco-friendly materials for advanced applications (a review)
2023 · External reference
Green processes for chitin and chitosan production from insects: current state, challenges, and opportunities
10.3390/polym17091185 · 2025 · External reference
Physicochemical properties and functional characteristics of ecologically extracted shrimp chitosans with different organic acids during demineralization step
10.3390/molecules27238285 · 2022 · External reference
Study on the deacetylation and mechanism of chitin in natural deep eutectic solvent
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127698 · 2024 · External reference
10.1021/bk-2025-1517.ch005
10.1021/bk-2025-1517.ch005 · External reference
Green solvents for chitin and chitosan: advancing sustainable materials in the blue economy
2025 · External reference
Environmental applications of chitosan derivatives and chitosan composites
10.3390/polym17192583 · 2025 · External reference
Chitosan derivatives: challenges and opportunities in the green and sustainable transition era
10.3390/molecules31081273 · 2026 · External reference
Green Solvents for Chitin and Chitosan: Advancing Sustainable Materials in the Blue Economy
2025 · External reference
Chitosan derivatives: challenges and opportunities in the green and sustainable transition era
10.3390/molecules31081273 · 2026 · External reference
Identifying barriers to scaled-up production and commercialization of chitin and chitosan using green technologies: a review and quantitative green chemistry assessment
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.141062 · 2025 · External reference
Green solvents for chitin and chitosan: advancing sustainable materials in the blue economy
2025 · External reference
Green solvents for chitin and chitosan: advancing sustainable materials in the blue economy
2025 · External reference
Green routes for the development of chitin/chitosan sustainable hydrogels
10.3390/suschem1030022 · 2020 · External reference
Waste-derived sustainable nanomaterials: comprehensive review of synthesis advances, applications and translational challenges
10.3390/nano16130792 · 2026 · External reference
Valorization of mussel shell waste to chitin, chitosan, and calcium lactate for bio-green-circular management
10.3390/ijms27083627 · 2026 · External reference
Exploring biopolymer for food and pharmaceuticals application in the circular bioeconomy: an agro-food waste-to-wealth approach
10.1007/s12649-024-02452-0 · 2024 · External reference
Insights from an exergy analysis of a green chemistry chitosan biorefinery
10.1016/j.cherd.2023.04.038 · 2023 · External reference
Valorization of mussel shell waste to chitin, chitosan, and calcium lactate for bio-green-circular management
10.3390/ijms27083627 · 2026 · External reference
Valorization of mussel shell waste to chitin, chitosan, and calcium lactate for bio-green-circular management
10.3390/ijms27083627 · 2026 · External reference
Valorization of mussel shell waste to chitin, chitosan, and calcium lactate for bio-green-circular management
10.3390/ijms27083627 · 2026 · External reference
Challenges in the valorisation of chitinous biomass within the biorefinery concept
10.1016/j.cogsc.2016.09.007 · 2016 · External reference
Waste-derived sustainable nanomaterials: comprehensive review of synthesis advances, applications and translational challenges
10.3390/nano16130792 · 2026 · External reference
Exploring biopolymer for food and pharmaceuticals application in the circular bioeconomy: an agro-food waste-to-wealth approach
10.1007/s12649-024-02452-0 · 2024 · External reference
Reframing chitosan through the source–conversion–value chain: a mechanistic framework for sustainable materials design
10.1021/acsmaterialslett.6c00157 · 2026 · External reference
Environmental Applications of Chitosan Derivatives and Chitosan Composites
2025 · External reference
Applications of chitin and chitosan as natural biopolymer: potential sources, pretreatments, and degradation pathways
10.1007/s13399-022-02684-x · 2024 · External reference
A Green chemistry principle for the biotransformation of fungal biomass derived chitosan into versatile nano scale materials with high biocompatibility and potential biological activities—a review
10.1007/s12668-024-01564-0 · 2024 · External reference
Conceptual techno-economic analysis of chitosan derivative resin and commercial sorbents for multi-heavy metal removal
10.1016/j.seppur.2025.131732 · 2025 · External reference
Conceptual techno-economic analysis of chitosan derivative resin and commercial sorbents for multi-heavy metal removal
10.1016/j.seppur.2025.131732 · 2025 · External reference
Scalability, economic and technological feasibility of bio-based material
2026 · External reference
Adsorption behavior and techno-economic analysis of citric acid-modified chitosan for heavy metal removal from wastewater
10.1016/j.ces.2025.121868 · 2025 · External reference
Scalable fabrication of size-controlled chitosan nanoparticles for oral delivery of insulin
10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.03.028 · 2017 · External reference
A scale-up strategy for the synthesis of chitosan derivatives used in micellar nanomedicines
10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121151 · 2021 · External reference
Scalable production of low-molecular-weight chitosan: comparative study of conventional, microwave, and autoclave-assisted methods
10.3390/polym18020213 · 2026 · External reference
Translational advances in chitosan biomaterials: from molecular modification to clinical medicine
10.1021/acsomega.5c10900 · 2026 · External reference
Translational Advances in Chitosan Biomaterials: From Molecular Modification to Clinical Medicine
10.1021/acsomega.5c10900 · 2026 · External reference
Reframing Chitosan through the Source–Conversion–Value Chain: A Mechanistic Framework for Sustainable Materials Design
10.1021/acsmaterialslett.6c00157 · 2026 · External reference
A scale-up strategy for the synthesis of chitosan derivatives used in micellar nanomedicines
10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121151 · 2021 · External reference
A critical view at the analysis of chitosan characteristics: towards biomedical application
10.1134/s0006297925603831 · 2026 · External reference
Chitosan-based nanomedicines: A review of the main challenges for translating the science of polyelectrolyte complexation into innovative pharmaceutical products
2024 · External reference
A Comprehensive Review of Genistein and Chitosan: Mechanistic Foundations, Regulatory Roadmap, and Future Research Directions
10.2174/0115748928438838260406215239 · 2026 · External reference
Safety, regulations, and economic impact of chitosan nanostructures
10.1016/b978-0-443-21891-0.00018-4 · 2024 · External reference
Chitosan composites in packaging industry-current trends and future challenges
10.3390/polym12020417 · 2020 · External reference
Challenges and opportunities related to the use of chitosan as a food preservative
10.1111/jam.14131 · 2019 · External reference