Films of chitosan and natural modified hydroxyapatite as effective UV-protecting, biocompatible and antibacterial wound dressings.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.05.077
Abstract: Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide widely used in biomedicine, for instance for wound dressing. Hydroxyapatite is a very bioactive calcium phosphate which, if modified with an appropriate element (iron Fe), can also have UV-absorbing properties.… read more here.
Keywords: films chitosan; wound; modified hydroxyapatite; chitosan natural ... See more keywords
Chitosan with Natural Additives as a Potential Food Packaging
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DOI: 10.3390/ma16041579
Abstract: Recently, the development of materials based on natural polymers have been observed. This is the result of increasing environmental degradation, as well as increased awareness and consumer expectations. Many industries, especially the packaging industry, face… read more here.
Keywords: natural additives; food; additives potential; food packaging ... See more keywords