ReviewPolymers2021
Chitosan: An Overview of Its Properties and Applications.
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457 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Montmorillonite-fungal biomass hybrid as sustainable sorbent in rotating-disk sorptive extraction coupled to GC-MS for trace-level monitoring of estrogens in hospital wastewater.Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry · 2026Article
- Histological effects of chitosan, chitosan-carried hyaluronic acid, and photobiomodulation on palatal wound healing in rats: an in vivo study.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Selectivity of acid-base extraction routes and their effects on the structure, physicochemical properties, and adsorption performance of shrimp-shell-derived chitosan.RSC advances · 2026Article
- Sustainable and Multifunctional Natural Macromolecular Polymers for Aqueous Zn Metal Batteries.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2026Review
- Chitosan-Based Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery for Management of Neurological Disorders: Intrinsic Neuroprotective Action and Carrier Capabilities.AAPS PharmSciTech · 2026Review
- Optimized Chitosan Nanoparticles for Enhanced Ciprofloxacin Delivery and Activity Against Resistant Bacteria.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Chitosan in Modern Pharmacotherapy: Chitosan Nanoparticles and Delivery Systems.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Low-Molecular-Weight Chitosan Produced by Gamma Irradiation and Hydrogen Peroxide Promotes Immune Readiness, Antioxidant Responses, and Survival inInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Formulation and Release Kinetics of Neomycin Sulfate from a Polymeric Oil-in-Water Emulgel for Topical Application: A Proof-of-Concept Study.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Post-Retail Application of Chitosan Coating and UV-C Irradiation: Effects on Strawberry Decay, Fungal Spoilage, and Consumer Acceptance.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Highly Controlled Parylene C Coating on Titanium for Invasive Biomedical Applications.Micromachines · 2026Article
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- Critical Evaluation of Key Elements in Manufacturing Procedures and Testing Methodologies for Ocular Anti-Infective Thin Film Inserts.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Green and Sustainable Catalytic Reduction of Nitroarenes Using Chitosan- and Oxidized Chitosan-Stabilized NiO Nanoparticles: A Comparative Study.Chemistry, an Asian journal · 2026Article
- Additive Manufacturing for Extracellular Vesicle Therapeutics: Engineering Strategies for Production, Isolation, and Delivery.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Review
- Steady and Dynamic Rheological Properties of Concentrated Chitosan Solutions at Different Concentrations and Temperatures.Polymers · 2026Article
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- Sustainable Synthesis of FeNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Chitosan has garnered much interest due to its properties and possible applications. Every year the number of publications and patents based on this polymer increase. Chitosan exhibits poor solubility in neutral and basic media, limiting its use in such conditions. Another serious obstacle is directly related to its natural origin. Chitosan is not a single polymer with a defined structure but a family of molecules with differences in their composition, size, and monomer distribution. These properties have a fundamental effect on the biological and technological performance of the polymer. Moreover, some of the biological properties claimed are discrete. In this review, we discuss how chitosan chemistry can solve the problems related to its poor solubility and can boost the polymer properties. We focus on some of the main biological properties of chitosan and the relationship with the physicochemical properties of the polymer. Then, we review two polymer applications related to green processes: the use of chitosan in the green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and its use as support for biocatalysts. Finally, we briefly describe how making use of the technological properties of chitosan makes it possible to develop a variety of systems for drug delivery.
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