Current Status and Prospects of Chitosan: Metal Nanoparticles and Their Applications as Nanotheranostic Agents
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-29768-8_5
Abstract: Nanotheranostic is an approach to merge nanotechnology, therapeutics, and diagnosis for the betterment of mankind. Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide procured from chitin, which has a great impact as carrier of drug materials. Chitosan-gold nanoparticles… read more here.
Keywords: nanoparticles applications; metal nanoparticles; current status; prospects chitosan ... See more keywords
Synergistic Effect of Chitosan and Metal Oxide Additives on Improving the Organic and Biofouling Resistance of Polyethersulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03685
Abstract: The combination of chitosan and metal oxides was utilized as an addition to improve the fouling resistance of polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membranes. Pure water flux, membrane hydrophilicity by the contact angle, scanning electron micrographs, and… read more here.
Keywords: addition; resistance polyethersulfone; chitosan metal; membrane ... See more keywords
Ionotropic Gelation-Based Synthesis of Chitosan-Metal Hybrid Nanoparticles Showing Combined Antimicrobial and Tissue Regenerative Activities
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13223910
Abstract: The treatment of skin wounds poses significant clinical challenges, including the risk of bacterial infection. In particular due to its antimicrobial and tissue regeneration abilities chitosan (a polymeric biomaterial obtained by the deacetylation of chitin)… read more here.
Keywords: tissue; ionotropic gelation; metal hybrid; chitosan metal ... See more keywords