A review on native well-preserved chitin nanofibrils for materials of high mechanical performance.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.149
Abstract: Novel chitin nanofibrils (ChNF) demonstrate excellent mechanical properties due to a long and extended polymer conformation. The current study highlights the importance of preserving ChNFs for stronger nanomaterials. Various chitin sources - crab, lobster, shrimp,… read more here.
Keywords: native well; chitin; review native; chitin nanofibrils ... See more keywords
Estimating the Strength of Single Chitin Nanofibrils via Sonication-Induced Fragmentation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.7b01467
Abstract: We report the mechanical strength of native chitin nanofibrils. Highly crystalline α-chitin nanofibrils were purified from filaments produced by a microalgae Phaeocystis globosa, and two types of β-chitin nanofibrils were purified from pens of a… read more here.
Keywords: strength; strength single; estimating strength; single chitin ... See more keywords
Chitin Nanofibrils to Stabilize Long-Life Pickering Foams and Their Application for Lightweight Porous Materials
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b01883
Abstract: The demand of sustainable development is challenging researchers to convert renewable resourced biomass into functional materials via environmentally friendly and sustainable pathways. This work introduces a long-life Pickering foam stabilized by chitin nanofibers (CNFs) as… read more here.
Keywords: nanofibrils stabilize; long life; life pickering; lightweight porous ... See more keywords
Biobased and Eco-Compatible Beauty Films Coated with Chitin Nanofibrils, Nanolignin and Vitamin E
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DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics8020027
Abstract: A stable water-based suspension containing chitin nanofibrils (CN), chitin nanofibrils complexed with nanolignin and the latter containing Vitamin E was prepared starting from CN nanosuspension and nanostructured powders. The water-based coating was deposited by a… read more here.
Keywords: chitin; compatible beauty; biobased eco; eco compatible ... See more keywords
Chitin Nanofibrils in Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA) Nanocomposites: Dispersion and Thermo-Mechanical Properties
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms20030504
Abstract: Chitin-nanofibrils are obtained in water suspension at low concentration, as nanoparticles normally are, to avoid their aggregation. The addition of the fibrils in molten PLA during extrusion is thus difficult and disadvantageous. In the present… read more here.
Keywords: acid pla; poly lactic; nanofibrils poly; chitin ... See more keywords
Effect of Chitin Nanofibrils on Biocompatibility and Bioactivity of the Chitosan-Based Composite Film Matrix Intended for Tissue Engineering
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DOI: 10.3390/ma12111874
Abstract: This paper discusses the mechanical and physicochemical properties of film matrices based on chitosan, as well as the possibility of optimizing these properties by adding chitin nanofibrils. It is shown that with the introduction of… read more here.
Keywords: bioactivity; film; nanofibrils biocompatibility; chitin ... See more keywords
Influence of the Introduced Chitin Nanofibrils on Biomedical Properties of Chitosan-Based Materials
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DOI: 10.3390/nano10050945
Abstract: Hemorrhage occurring during and after surgery still remains one of the biggest problems in medicine. Although a large number of hemostatic products have been created, there is no universal preparation; thus, the development of new… read more here.
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Chitin Nanofibril-Nanolignin Complexes as Carriers of Functional Molecules for Skin Contact Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/nano12081295
Abstract: Chitin nanofibrils (CN) and nanolignin (NL) were used to embed active molecules, such as vitamin E, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, lutein, nicotinamide and glycyrrhetinic acid (derived from licorice), in the design of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant… read more here.
Keywords: chitin nanofibril; skin contact; nanolignin complexes; chitin nanofibrils ... See more keywords