articleAdvanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer ResearchJul 19, 2023DIAMOND OA

Chitosan-based nanostructured biomaterials: Synthesis, properties, and biomedical applications

MUMazhar Ul‐IslamKFKhulood Fahad AlabboshSMSehrish MananSKShaukat KhanFAFurqan Ahmad

Dhofar University · University of Ha'il · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Chitosan is obtained from chitin, which is abundantly found in crustaceans and obtained through various methods. The demineralization, deproteinization, discoloration, and deacetylation of chitin produce chitosan consisting of D-glucosamine and N-acetyl D-glucosamine units that are linked through β-(1,4)-glycosidic linkages. Chitosan has gained significant attention in the biomedical field due to its unique properties such as abundance, renewability, non-toxic nature, antimicrobial activity, biodegradability, and polyfunctionality. One of its key properties is its antimicrobial activity, which is why it has been heavily utilized in the biomedical field. To provide a comprehensive overview of chitosan, this…

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  • Chitosan
  • Chitin
  • Nanotechnology
  • Drug delivery
  • Glucosamine
  • Antimicrobial
  • Materials science
  • Chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Clean water and sanitation
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