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Yosri N, Khalifa SAM, Attia NF, Du M, Yin L, Abolibda TZ, Zhai K, Guo Z, El-Seedi HR. Advancing sustainability in the green engineering of nanocomposites based on marine-derived polymers and their applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133249. [PMID: 38906361 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Nanocomposites are sophisticated materials that incorporate nanostructures into matrix materials, such as polymers, ceramics and metals. Generally, the marine ecosystem exhibits severe variability in terms of light, temperature, pressure, and nutrient status, forcing the marine organisms to develop variable, complex and unique chemical structures to boost their competitiveness and chances of survival. Polymers sourced from marine creatures, such as chitin, chitosan, alginate, sugars, proteins, and collagen play a crucial role in the bioengineering field, contributing significantly to the development of nanostructures like nanoparticles, nanocomposites, nanotubes, quantum dots, etc. These nanostructures offer a wide array of features involving mechanical strength, thermal stability, electrical conductivity, barrier and optical characteristics compared to traditional composites. Notably, marine nanocomposites have distinctive roles in a wide spectrum of applications, among them anti-cancer, anti-microbial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, food packing, tissue engineering and catalytic actions. Sol-gel, hot pressing, chemical vapor deposition, catalytic decomposition, dispersion, melt intercalation, in situ intercalative polymerization, high-energy ball milling and template synthesis are common processes utilized in engineering nanocomposites. According to our literature survey and the Web of Science, chitosan, followed by cellulose, chitin and MAPs emerge as the most significant marine polymers utilized in the construction of nanocomposites. Taken together, the current manuscript underscores the biogenesis of nanocomposites, employing marine polymers using eco-friendly processes. Furthermore, significant emphasis in this area is needed to fully explore their capabilities and potential benefits. To the best of our knowledge, this manuscript stands as the first comprehensive review that discusses the role of marine-derived polymers in engineering nanocomposites for various applications.
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- Nermeen Yosri
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Chemistry Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Research Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (RIMAP), Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt.
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Department, Capio Saint Göran's Hospital, Sankt Göransplan 1, 112 19 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Gas Analysis and Fire Safety Laboratory, Chemistry Division, National Institute of Standards, 136, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia.
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Engineering Research Center for Development and High Value Utilization of Genuine Medicinal Materials in North Anhui Province, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui 234000, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 31100107, Egypt; International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Li J, Cai D, Chen L, Zhu L, Liu S, Cai J, Wang G, Wang B, Ding W. Utilization of Pickering emulsion stabilized by chitin nanofibers for improving water and oxygen resistance of gelatin films. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132713. [PMID: 38815944 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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The hydrophilicity of gelatin films obviously limits their application. In this work, novel protonated chitin nanofiber was prepared with green methods, surficial deacetylation combined with acidic and mechanical treatment. Composite films with excellent water and oxygen barrier properties were successfully prepared by blending O/W Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitin nanofibers with gelatin substrates. The films were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, mechanical properties, water and oxygen permeability, moisture content, water solubility, water contact angle and optical properties. The results demonstrated that the amino groups of chitin nanofibers bound to the carboxyl groups of gelatin via electrostatic interactions, which contributing to the excellent mechanical and barrier properties of composite films. The elongation at break of composite film (the concentration of chitin nanofiber was 0.2 wt%) was 2.66 times of gelatin film. And the water vapor and oxygen permeability of composite films lowered to 65.9 % and 52.9 %, respectively. The introduction of O/W Pickering emulsion significantly enhanced the hydrophobicity of gelatin-based film and the chitin nanofibers played a positive role in stabilizing the gelatin chains to a certain extent. This study expands the application fields of gelatin-based films and provides valuable technical route for the preparation of barrier films.
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- Jin Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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Cabrera-Barjas G, Albornoz K, Belchi MDL, Giordano A, Bravo-Arrepol G, Moya-Elizondo E, Martin JS, Valdes O, Nesic A. Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130159. [PMID: 38368972 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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In this work, chitosan films loaded with gallic acid and different content of chitin nanofibers were prepared and subjected to different characterization techniques. The results showed that the inclusion of gallic acid to chitosan films caused moderate decrease in water vapor permeability (by 29 %) and increased tensile strength of films (by 169 %) in comparison to the neat chitosan films. Furthermore, it was found that the addition of chitin nanofibers up to 30 % into chitosan/gallic acid films additionally improved tensile strength (by 474 %) and reduced plasticity of films (by 171 %), when compared to the chitosan/gallic acid films. Increased concentration of chitin nanofibers in films reduced the overall water vapor permeability of films by 51 %. In addition, gallic acid and chitin nanofibers had synergic effect on high chitosan film's antioxidant and antifungal activity toward Botrytis cinerea (both above 95 %). Finally, chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers films reduced decay incidence of strawberries, increased total soluble solid content, and promoted high production of some polyphenols during cold storage, in comparison to the control chitosan films and uncoated strawberry samples. Hence, these results suggest that chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers can present eco-sustainable approach for preservation of strawberries, giving them additional nutritional value.
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- Gustavo Cabrera-Barjas
- Facultad de Ciencias del Cuidado de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastian Campus Las Tres Pascualas, Lientur 1457, 4080871 Concepción, Chile.
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- Departamento de Produccion Vegetal, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad de Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
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- Departamento de Produccion Vegetal, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad de Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile.
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- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Parque Industrial Coronel, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 3349001, Chile; Centro Nacional de Excelencia para la Industria de la Madera (CENAMAD), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, 7810000, Chile.
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- Departamento de Produccion Vegetal, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad de Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
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- Departamento de Produccion Vegetal, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad de Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
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- Centro de Investigación de Estudios Avanzados del Maule (CIEAM), Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Postgrado, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile.
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- University of Belgrade, Department of Chemical Dynamics and Permanent Education, Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Serbia.
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Nano-chitin: Preparation strategies and food biopolymer film reinforcement and applications. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 305:120553. [PMID: 36737217 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Current trends in food packaging systems are toward biodegradable polymer materials, especially the food biopolymer films made from polysaccharides and proteins, but they are limited by mechanical strength and barrier properties. Nano-chitin has great economic value as a highly efficient functional and reinforcing material. The combination of nano-chitin and food biopolymers offers good opportunities to prepare biodegradable packaging films with enhanced physicochemical and functional properties. This review aims to give the latest advances in nano-chitin preparation strategies and its uses in food biopolymer film reinforcement and applications. The first part systematically introduces various preparation methods for nano-chitin, including chitin nanofibers (ChNFs) and chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs). The nano-chitin reinforced biodegradable films based on food biopolymers, such as polysaccharides and proteins, are described in the second part. The last part provides an overview of the current applications of nano-chitin reinforced food biopolymer films in the food industry.
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Liu Y, Yang Y, Tuersun Y, Du W, Xu Y, Zhao X, Zhu G, Ma J, Lin N. Covalent Immobilization of Natural Biomolecules on Chitin Nanocrystals. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:1042-1051. [PMID: 36680518 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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As a highly crystalline and renewable natural polymer nanomaterial, chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs) have attracted intense interest in the biomedical field. The structure of a ChNC is composed of an acetylglucosamine unit containing two hydroxyl groups and an acetyl group. The acetyl group can be converted to the active amino group through deacetylation, which is under the condition of maintaining the rod-like morphology and high crystalline property and is beneficial for the following modification and potential application. We investigated the relationship between different treatments and varied crystallinities of the modified ChNC, which obtained surface amino groups and aldehyde groups and retained high crystallinity. The natural biomolecules were covalently immobilized on the surface of the ChNC. The etherification was performed based on the hydroxyl groups. Based on the amino groups and the aldehyde groups, the carboxyamine and Knoevenagel condensation reactions were realized on ChNCs. Finally, natural biomolecule-modified ChNCs showed no or low cytotoxicity, antibacterial properties, and high antioxidant properties, which extended their potential biomedical applications.
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- Yiming Liu
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Hainan Institute, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430070, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430030, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Hainan Institute, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430070, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430030, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Hainan Institute, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei430070, P.R. China
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Chitin and chitin-based biomaterials: A review of advances in processing and food applications. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 299:120142. [PMID: 36876773 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chitin is the most abundant natural amino polysaccharide, showing various practical applications owing to its functional properties. However, there are barriers in the development due to the difficulty of chitin extraction and purification, regarding its high crystallinity and low solubility. In recent years, some novel technologies such as microbial fermentation, ionic liquid, electrochemical extraction have emerged for the green extraction of chitin from new sources. Furthermore, nanotechnology, dissolution systems and chemical modification were applied to develop a variety of chitin-based biomaterials. Remarkably, chitin was used in delivering active ingredients and developing functional foods for weight loss, lipid reduction, gastrointestinal health, and anti-aging. Moreover, the application of chitin-based materials was expanded into medicine, energy and the environment. This review outlined the emerging extraction methods and processing routes of different chitin sources and advances in applying chitin-based materials. We aimed to provide some direction for the multi-disciplinary production and application of chitin.
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Dele-Afolabi TT, Mohamed Ariff AH, Ojo-Kupoluyi OJ, Atoyebi EO. Chitosan Nanocomposites as Wound Healing Materials: Advances in Processing Techniques and Mechanical Properties. PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.47836/pjst.31.1.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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This review discusses the increasing potential of chitosan nanocomposites as viable materials capable of targeting these debilitating factors. This review focuses on various techniques used to process chitosan nanocomposites and their mechanical properties. Chitosan nanocomposites are regarded as highly effective antimicrobials for the treatment of chronic wounds. Chitosan nanocomposites, such as chitosan/polyethylene and oxide/silica/ciprofloxacin, demonstrate efficient antibacterial activity and exhibit no cytotoxicity against Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Lines (HFF2). Other studies have also showcased the capacity of chitosan nanocomposites to accelerate and improve tissue regeneration through increment in the number of fibroblast cells and angiogenesis and reduction of the inflammation phase. The layer-by-layer technique has benefits, ensuring its suitability in preparing chitosan nanocomposites for drug delivery and wound dressing applications. While the co-precipitation route requires a cross-linker to achieve stability during processing, the solution-casting route can produce stable chitosan nanocomposites without a cross-linker. By using the solution casting method, fillers such as multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and halloysite nanotubes (HTs) can be uniformly distributed in the chitosan, leading to improved mechanical properties. The antibacterial effects can be achieved with the introduction of AgNPs or ZnO. With the increasing understanding of the biological mechanisms that control these diseases, there is an influx in the introduction of novel materials into the mainstream wound care market.
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Mujtaba M, Lipponen J, Ojanen M, Puttonen S, Vaittinen H. Trends and challenges in the development of bio-based barrier coating materials for paper/cardboard food packaging; a review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 851:158328. [PMID: 36037892 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Currently, petroleum-based synthetic plastics are used as a key barrier material in the paper-based packaging of several food and nonfood goods. This widespread usage of plastic as a barrier lining is not only harmful to human and marine health, but it is also polluting the ecosystem. Researchers and food manufacturers are focused on biobased alternatives because of its numerous advantages, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and structural flexibility. When used alone or in composites/multilayers, these biobased alternatives provide strong barrier qualities against grease, oxygen, microbes, air, and water. According to the most recent literature reports, biobased polymers for barrier coatings are having difficulty breaking into the business. Technological breakthroughs in the field of bioplastic production and application are rapidly evolving, proffering new options for academics and industry to collaborate and develop sustainable packaging solutions. Existing techniques, such as multilayer coating of nanocomposites, can be improved further by designing them in a more systematic manner to attain the best barrier qualities. Modified nanocellulose, lignin nanoparticles, and bio-polyester are among the most promising future candidates for nanocomposite-based packaging films with high barrier qualities. In this review, the state-of-art and research advancements made in biobased polymeric alternatives such as paper and board barrier coating are summarized. Finally, the existing limitations and potential future development prospects for these biobased polymers as barrier materials are reviewed.
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- Muhammad Mujtaba
- Aalto University, Bioproduct and Biosystems, 02150 Espoo, Finland; VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, P.O. Box 1000, Espoo FI-02044, Finland.
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- Aalto University, Bioproduct and Biosystems, 02150 Espoo, Finland
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- Kemira Oyj, Energiakatu 4, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
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- Valmet Technologies, Wärtsilänkatu 100, 04440 Järvenpää, Finland
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McReynolds C, Adrien A, Petitpas A, Rubatat L, Fernandes SCM. Double Valorization for a Discard-α-Chitin and Calcium Lactate Production from the Crab Polybius henslowii Using a Deep Eutectic Solvent Approach. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:717. [PMID: 36421995 PMCID: PMC9695577 DOI: 10.3390/md20110717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Polybius henslowii, an abundant yet unexploited species of swimming crab, was investigated as a potential source of α-chitin and calcium lactate using deep eutectic solvents (DES) as extracting solvents. Choline chloride-malonic acid (CCMA) and choline chloride-lactic acid (CCLA) were used to obtain high purity α-chitin from ball-milled P. henslowii exoskeleton in 2 h at 120 °C, with yields of 12.05 ± 2.54% and 12.8 ± 1.54%, respectively. The physical and chemical characteristics of the obtained chitins were assessed using CHN elemental analysis, attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. Furthermore, the CCLA solvent was reusable three times with little effect on the extract purity, and calcium lactate was produced at the end of the recycling cycles. The ensuing calcium lactate was also characterized in terms of chemical and physical properties. The obtained chitin is a promising raw material for downstream processing and the double valorization pathway with the obtention of calcium salts may increase the viability of a DES-based approach for the processing of mineralized substrates.
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- Colin McReynolds
- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, IPREM, CNRS, 64 600 Anglet, France
- MANTA—Marine Materials Research Group, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, 64 600 Anglet, France
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, IPREM, CNRS, 64 600 Anglet, France
- MANTA—Marine Materials Research Group, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, 64 600 Anglet, France
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, IPREM, CNRS, 64 600 Anglet, France
- MANTA—Marine Materials Research Group, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, 64 600 Anglet, France
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, IPREM, CNRS, 64 600 Anglet, France
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, IPREM, CNRS, 64 600 Anglet, France
- MANTA—Marine Materials Research Group, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, 64 600 Anglet, France
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Chitin, Chitosan, and Nanochitin: Extraction, Synthesis, and Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14193989. [PMID: 36235937 PMCID: PMC9571330 DOI: 10.3390/polym14193989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Crustacean shells are a sustainable source of chitin. Extracting chitin from crustacean shells is ongoing research, much of which is devoted to devising a sustainable process that yields high-quality chitin with minimal waste. Chemical and biological methods have been used extensively for this purpose; more recently, methods based on ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents have been explored. Extracted chitin can be converted into chitosan or nanochitin. Once chitin is obtained and modified into the desired form, it can be used in a wide array of applications, including as a filler material, in adsorbents, and as a component in biomaterials, among others. Describing the extraction of chitin, synthesis of chitosan and nanochitin, and applications of these materials is the aim of this review. The first section of this review summarizes and compares common chitin extraction methods, highlighting the benefits and shortcomings of each, followed by descriptions of methods to convert chitin into chitosan and nanochitin. The second section of this review discusses some of the wide range of applications of chitin and its derivatives.
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Dahmane EM, Taourirte M, Eladlani N, Amarouch MY, Mazouzi D, Rhazi M. Physicochemical Characterization of α-Chitin Whiskers-Reinforced Chitosan Nanocomposite Films. POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES A 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0965545x22700304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Peng L, Jurca B, Primo A, Gordillo A, Parvulescu VI, García H. High C2-C4 selectivity in CO2 hydrogenation by particle size control of Co-Fe alloy nanoparticles wrapped on N-doped graphitic carbon. iScience 2022; 25:104252. [PMID: 35521526 PMCID: PMC9062353 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A catalyst based on first-row Fe and Co with a record of 51% selectivity to C2-C4 hydrocarbons at 36% CO2 conversion is disclosed. The factors responsible for the C2+ selectivity are a narrow Co-Fe particle size distribution of about 10 nm and embedment in N-doped graphitic matrix. These hydrogenation catalysts convert CO2 into C2-C4 hydrocarbons, including ethane, propane, n-butane, ethylene and propylene together with methane, CO. Selectivity varies depending on the catalyst, CO2 conversion, and the operation conditions. Operating with an H2/CO2 ratio of 4 at 300°C and pressure on 5 bar, a remarkable combined 30% of ethylene and propylene at 34% CO2 conversion was achieved. The present results open the way to develop an economically attractive process for CO2 reduction leading to products of higher added value and longer life cycles with a substantial selectivity. Co-Fe nanoparticles wrapped on N-doped graphitic carbon catalyzes CO2 hydrogenation Co-Fe@(N)Carbon affords 51% selectivity to C2-C4 hydrocarbons at 36% CO2 conversion At H2/CO2 4, 300°C and 5 bar, a combined 30% of CH2 = CH2 and MeCH = CH2 is achieved Particle size (10 nm) and N-doping are crucial to achieve high C2+ selectivity
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Halochromic and antioxidant capacity of smart films of chitosan/chitin nanocrystals with curcuma oil and anthocyanins. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ortega F, Versino F, López OV, García MA. Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products. EMERGENT MATERIALS 2022; 5:873-921. [PMID: 34849454 PMCID: PMC8614084 DOI: 10.1007/s42247-021-00319-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new functionalities. In this regard, biobased composites are considered interesting options, especially those obtained from agro-industrial wastes and by-products. These are low-cost raw materials derived from renewable sources, which are mostly biodegradable and would otherwise typically be discarded. In this review, recent and innovative academic studies on composites obtained from biopolymers, natural fillers and active agents, as well as green-synthesized nanoparticles are presented. An in-depth discussion of biobased composites structures, properties, manufacture, and life-cycle assessment (LCA) is provided along with a wide up-to-date overview of the most recent works in the field with appropriate references. Potential uses of biobased composites from agri-food residues such as active and intelligent food packaging, agricultural inputs, tissue engineering, among others are described, considering that the specific characteristics of these materials should match the proposed application.
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- Florencia Ortega
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA), UNLP-CONICET-CICPBA, 47 y 116 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA), UNLP-CONICET-CICPBA, 47 y 116 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Planta Piloto de Ingeniería Química (PLAPIQUI), UNS-CONICET, Camino La Carrindanga km.7 (8000), Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA), UNLP-CONICET-CICPBA, 47 y 116 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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Perumal AB, Nambiar RB, Sellamuthu PS, Sadiku ER, Li X, He Y. Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from areca waste and its application in eco-friendly biocomposite film. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:132084. [PMID: 34500331 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Areca nut husk fibers are easily available and they are abundant agricultural waste, whose utilization to high value products needs more attention. The present study aims at the extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from areca nut husk fibers and the evaluation of its reinforcement capacity in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS) film. The CNC showed rod-like structures, which were confirmed by TEM and AFM analysis. The diameter of the isolated CNC was 19 ± 3.3 nm; the length was about 195 ± 24 nm with an aspect ratio of 10.2 ± 6.8. The zeta potential of CNC was -15.3 ± 1.2 mV. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis showed that the non-cellulosic compounds were effectively eliminated, and the X-ray diffraction results showed that CNC had higher crystallinity than the raw, alkali, and the bleached fibers. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed good thermal stability for the CNC. Moreover, the effects of the incorporation of CNC on the optical and tensile behaviours of the bionanocomposite film were investigated. The bionanocomposite film retained the same transparency as the PVA/CS film, indicating that the CNC was disseminated evenly in the film. The incorporation of CNC (3 wt%) to the PVA/CS film enhanced the tensile strength of the bionanocomposite film (9.46 ± 1.6 MPa) when compared to the control films (7.81 ± 1.4 MPa). Furthermore, the prepared nanobiocomposite film exhibited good antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogenic bacteria and postharvest pathogenic fungi. These findings suggest that the bionanocomposite film might be suitable for food packaging applications.
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- Anand Babu Perumal
- Department of Food Process Engineering, Postharvest Research Lab, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Potheri, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamilnadu, India; College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Potheri, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, Postharvest Research Lab, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Potheri, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamilnadu, India; College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Potheri, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, Postharvest Research Lab, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Potheri, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Institute of NanoEngineering Research (INER) and Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria West Campus, Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria, 0183, Republic of South Africa.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Otoni CG, Azeredo HMC, Mattos BD, Beaumont M, Correa DS, Rojas OJ. The Food-Materials Nexus: Next Generation Bioplastics and Advanced Materials from Agri-Food Residues. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2102520. [PMID: 34510571 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202102520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The most recent strategies available for upcycling agri-food losses and waste (FLW) into functional bioplastics and advanced materials are reviewed and the valorization of food residuals are put in perspective, adding to the water-food-energy nexus. Low value or underutilized biomass, biocolloids, water-soluble biopolymers, polymerizable monomers, and nutrients are introduced as feasible building blocks for biotechnological conversion into bioplastics. The latter are demonstrated for their incorporation in multifunctional packaging, biomedical devices, sensors, actuators, and energy conversion and storage devices, contributing to the valorization efforts within the future circular bioeconomy. Strategies are introduced to effectively synthesize, deconstruct and reassemble or engineer FLW-derived monomeric, polymeric, and colloidal building blocks. Multifunctional bioplastics are introduced considering the structural, chemical, physical as well as the accessibility of FLW precursors. Processing techniques are analyzed within the fields of polymer chemistry and physics. The prospects of FLW streams and biomass surplus, considering their availability, interactions with water and thermal stability, are critically discussed in a near-future scenario that is expected to lead to next-generation bioplastics and advanced materials.
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- Caio G Otoni
- Department of Materials Engineering (DEMa), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rod. Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical, Rua Dra. Sara Mesquita 2270, Fortaleza, CE, 60511-110, Brazil
- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, São Carlos, SP, 13560-970, Brazil
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Aalto, Espoo, FIN-00076, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, Tulln, A-3430, Austria
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, São Carlos, SP, 13560-970, Brazil
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Aalto, Espoo, FIN-00076, Finland
- Bioproducts Institute, Departments of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Chemistry and Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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Patel M, Schwendemann D, Spigno G, Geng S, Berglund L, Oksman K. Functional Nanocomposite Films of Poly(Lactic Acid) with Well-Dispersed Chitin Nanocrystals Achieved Using a Dispersing Agent and Liquid-Assisted Extrusion Process. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26154557. [PMID: 34361717 PMCID: PMC8347658 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development of bio-based nanocomposites is of high scientific and industrial interest, since they offer excellent advantages in creating functional materials. However, dispersion and distribution of the nanomaterials inside the polymer matrix is a key challenge to achieve high-performance functional nanocomposites. In this context, for better dispersion, biobased triethyl citrate (TEC) as a dispersing agent in a liquid-assisted extrusion process was used to prepare the nanocomposites of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs). The aim was to identify the effect of the TEC content on the dispersion of ChNCs in the PLA matrix and the manufacturing of a functional nanocomposite. The nanocomposite film's optical properties; microstructure; migration of the additive and nanocomposites' thermal, mechanical and rheological properties, all influenced by the ChNC dispersion, were studied. The microscopy study confirmed that the dispersion of the ChNCs was improved with the increasing TEC content, and the best dispersion was found in the nanocomposite prepared with 15 wt% TEC. Additionally, the nanocomposite with the highest TEC content (15 wt%) resembled the mechanical properties of commonly used polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene. The addition of ChNCs in PLA-TEC15 enhanced the melt viscosity, as well as melt strength, of the polymer and demonstrated antibacterial activity.
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- Mitul Patel
- Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97 187 Luleå, Sweden; (M.P.); (S.G.); (L.B.)
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- Institute for Material Engineering and Plastics Processing, University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland, CH-8640 Rapperswil, Switzerland;
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process (DiSTAS), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Via Emilia Parmense 84, 29122 Piacenza, Italy;
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- Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97 187 Luleå, Sweden; (M.P.); (S.G.); (L.B.)
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- Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97 187 Luleå, Sweden; (M.P.); (S.G.); (L.B.)
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- Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97 187 Luleå, Sweden; (M.P.); (S.G.); (L.B.)
- Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3BS, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +46-920-493371
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Sivanesan I, Gopal J, Muthu M, Shin J, Oh JW. Reviewing Chitin/Chitosan Nanofibers and Associated Nanocomposites and Their Attained Medical Milestones. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2330. [PMID: 34301087 PMCID: PMC8309474 DOI: 10.3390/polym13142330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Chitin/chitosan research is an expanding field with wide scope within polymer research. This topic is highly inviting as chitin/chitosan's are natural biopolymers that can be recovered from food waste and hold high potentials for medical applications. This review gives a brief overview of the chitin/chitosan based nanomaterials, their preparation methods and their biomedical applications. Chitin nanofibers and Chitosan nanofibers have been reviewed, their fabrication methods presented and their biomedical applications summarized. The chitin/chitosan based nanocomposites have also been discussed. Chitin and chitosan nanofibers and their binary and ternary composites are represented by scattered superficial reports. Delving deep into synergistic approaches, bringing up novel chitin/chitosan nanocomposites, could help diligently deliver medical expectations. This review highlights such lacunae and further lapses in chitin related inputs towards medical applications. The grey areas and future outlook for aligning chitin/chitosan nanofiber research are outlined as research directions for the future.
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- Iyyakkannu Sivanesan
- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea;
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- Laboratory of Neo Natural Farming, Chunnampet 603 401, Tamil Nadu, India; (J.G.); (M.M.)
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- Laboratory of Neo Natural Farming, Chunnampet 603 401, Tamil Nadu, India; (J.G.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea;
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea;
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Fernández-Marín R, Hernández-Ramos F, Salaberria AM, Andrés MÁ, Labidi J, Fernandes SCM. Eco-friendly isolation and characterization of nanochitin from different origins by microwave irradiation: Optimization using response surface methodology. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 186:218-226. [PMID: 34246672 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.07.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The extraction of nanochitin from marine waste has attracted great industrial interest due to its unique properties, namely biodegradability, biocompatibility and as a functional reinforcing agent. Conventional acid hydrolysis isolation of nanochitin requires high temperatures and acid concentration, time and energy. Herein, for the first time, microwave irradiation method was used as an eco-friendly approach to isolate nanochitin from different sources. The isolation conditions were optimized through an experimental Box-Behnken design using surface response methodology. The data showed optimal conditions of 1 M HCl, 10.00 min and 124.75 W to obtain lobster nanocrystals; 1 M HCl, 14.34 min and 50.21 W to obtain shrimp nanocrystals; and 1 M HCl, 29.08 min and 54.08 W to obtain squid pen nanofibres, reducing time and HCl concentration. The obtained isolation yields where of 85.30, 79.92 and 80.59 % for lobster, shrimp and squid, respectively. The morphology of the nanochitins was dependent of the chitin origin, and the lengths of the nanochitins were of 314.74, 386.12 and > 900 nm for lobster, shrimp and squid pen, respectively. The thermal stability of the ensuing nanochitins was maintained after treatment. The results showed that nanochitin could be obtained by using an eco-friendly approach like microwave irradiation.
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- Rut Fernández-Marín
- Environmental and Chemical Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Plaza Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Environmental and Chemical Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Plaza Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Environmental and Chemical Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Plaza Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Environmental and Chemical Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Plaza Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Environmental and Chemical Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Plaza Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, IPREM, E2S UPPA, 64600 Anglet, France.
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Effect of Deterpenated Origanum majorana L. Essential Oil on the Physicochemical and Biological Properties of Chitosan/β-Chitin Nanofibers Nanocomposite Films. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13091507. [PMID: 34067109 PMCID: PMC8124804 DOI: 10.3390/polym13091507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Herein, the effect of three deterpenated fractions from Origanum majorana L. essential oil on the physicochemical, mechanical and biological properties of chitosan/β-chitin nanofibers-based nanocomposite films were investigated. In general, the incorporation of Origanum majorana L. original essential oil or its deterpenated fractions increases the opacity of the nanocomposite films and gives them a yellowish color. The water solubility decreases from 58% for chitosan/β-chitin nanofibers nanocomposite film to around 32% for the nanocomposite films modified with original essential oil or its deterpenated fractions. Regarding the thermal stability, no major changes were observed, and the mechanical properties decreased. Interestingly, data show differences on the biological properties of the materials depending on the incorporated deterpenated fraction of Origanum majorana L. essential oil. The nanocomposite films prepared with the deterpenated fractions with a high concentration of oxygenated terpene derivatives show the best antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger, with fungal growth inhibition of around 85.90%. Nonetheless, the only nanocomposite film that does not present cytotoxicity on the viability of L929 fibroblast cells after 48 and 72 h is the one prepared with the fraction presenting the higher terpenic hydrocarbon content (87.92%). These results suggest that the composition of the deterpenated fraction plays an important role in determining the biological properties of the nanocomposite films.
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Mironescu M, Lazea-Stoyanova A, Barbinta-Patrascu ME, Virchea LI, Rexhepi D, Mathe E, Georgescu C. Green Design of Novel Starch-Based Packaging Materials Sustaining Human and Environmental Health. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1190. [PMID: 33917150 PMCID: PMC8067845 DOI: 10.3390/polym13081190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A critical overview of current approaches to the development of starch-containing packaging, integrating the principles of green chemistry (GC), green technology (GT) and green nanotechnology (GN) with those of green packaging (GP) to produce materials important for both us and the planet is given. First, as a relationship between GP and GC, the benefits of natural bioactive compounds are analyzed and the state-of-the-art is updated in terms of the starch packaging incorporating green chemicals that normally help us to maintain health, are environmentally friendly and are obtained via GC. Newer approaches are identified, such as the incorporation of vitamins or minerals into films and coatings. Second, the relationship between GP and GT is assessed by analyzing the influence on starch films of green physical treatments such as UV, electron beam or gamma irradiation, and plasma; emerging research areas are proposed, such as the use of cold atmospheric plasma for the production of films. Thirdly, the approaches on how GN can be used successfully to improve the mechanical properties and bioactivity of packaging are summarized; current trends are identified, such as a green synthesis of bionanocomposites containing phytosynthesized metal nanoparticles. Last but not least, bioinspiration ideas for the design of the future green packaging containing starch are presented.
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- Monica Mironescu
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 7-9 Ioan Ratiu Street, 550012 Sibiu, Romania;
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- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, Magurele, 077125 Ilfov, Romania
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- Department of Electricity, Faculty of Physics, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Bucharest-Magurele, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Street, 550169 Sibiu, Romania;
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.R.); (E.M.)
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.R.); (E.M.)
- Faculty of Medicine, “Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad, 310045 Arad, Romania
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- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 7-9 Ioan Ratiu Street, 550012 Sibiu, Romania;
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Zhou C, Wang Y. Recent progress in the conversion of biomass wastes into functional materials for value-added applications. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2020; 21:787-804. [PMID: 33354165 PMCID: PMC7738282 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2020.1848213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The amount of biomass wastes is rapidly increasing, which leads to numerous disposal problems and governance issues. Thus, the recycling and reuse of biomass wastes into value-added applications have attracted more and more attention. This paper reviews the research on biomass waste utilization and biomass wastes derived functional materials in last five years. The recent research interests mainly focus on the following three aspects: (1) extraction of natural polymers from biomass wastes, (2) reuse of biomass wastes, and (3) preparation of carbon-based materials as novel adsorbents, catalyst carriers, electrode materials, and functional composites. Various biomass wastes have been collected from agricultural and forestry wastes, animal wastes, industrial wastes and municipal solid wastes as raw materials with low cost; however, future studies are required to evaluate the quality and safety of biomass wastes derived products and develop highly feasible and cost-effective methods for the conversion of biomass wastes to enable the industrial scale production.
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- Chufan Zhou
- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Quebec, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Quebec, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
- CONTACT Yixiang Wang Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Ste Anne de Bellevue, QuebecH9X 3V9, Canada
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Wang L, Lin L, Pang J. A novel glucomannan incorporated functionalized carbon nanotube films: Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 245:116619. [PMID: 32718660 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A novel nanocomposite film was developed by incorporating functionalized carbon nanotube (PCNT) and gallic acid (GA) into carboxymethyl konjac glucomannan (CKGM) and gelatin (GL) matrix. The influences of the PCNT content on the structural, morphological, mechanical, barrier, thermal and antimicrobial properties of CKGM/GL nanocomposite film were discussed. The structure of PCNT@CKGM/GL nanocomposite film was characterized by FT-IR, SEM, and AFM. The crystal structure and thermal ability of the film were generated by XRD and TGA-DTG. The analyses of FT-IR revealed that the amide linkage and strong hydrogen bonding were formed between CKGM, GL, and PCNT. Moreover, the characterization of mechanical properties, moisture barrier, and antimicrobial activities indicated the benefits of adding PCNT into CKGM/GL films. The results suggested that the PCNT@CKGM/GL films exhibited antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Therefore, such antimicrobial nanocomposite films have the potential of maintaining the quality and prolong the shelf life of food products.
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- Lin Wang
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China; John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, 29 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA; Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China; Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China; Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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Bahari R, Shahbazi Y, Shavisi N. Effect of gamma irradiation on physico-mechanical and structural properties of active Farsi gum-CMC films containing Ziziphora clinopodioides essential oil and lignocellulose nanofibers for meat packaging. J Food Sci 2020; 85:3498-3508. [PMID: 32940370 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The objective of this study was to examine the effect of gamma irradiation (0, 2.5, and 5 kGy) on physico-mechanical and structural characteristics of films based on Farsi gum-carboxymethyl cellulose supplemented with Ziziphora clinopodioides essential oil (ZEO; 0%, 1%, and 2%) and lignocellulose nanofibers (LCNF; 0%, 1%, and 2%), and their application on fresh minced beef meat's shelf-life during refrigerated temperature (4 ± 1 °C) for 16 days. Gamma irradiation under the 60 Co source at 2.5 and 5 kGy doses did not have a significant effect on thickness, tensile strength, swelling index, oxygen permeability, and water vapor transmission rate of prepared films (P > 0.05). The best microbiological (total viable count, psychrotrophic bacterial count, Pseudomonas spp., Brochothrix thermosphacta, lactic acid bacteria, and Enterobacteriaceae) and chemical (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, total volatile base nitrogen content, and peroxide value) properties were recorded for samples packaged with ZEO 2% + LCNF 2%, followed by ZEO 2% + LCNF 1%, ZEO 1% + LCNF 2%, and ZEO 1% + LCNF 1%. These results indicate acceptable extensions of hurdle technology for prolonged refrigeration of minced beef meat. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The application of active packaging films has received considerable interest in extending the shelf-life of perishable foods during prolonged chilled storage. The effects of active Farsi gum-carboxymethyl cellulose films supplemented with Ziziphora clinopodioides essential oil 2% + lignocellulose nanofibers 2% resulted in delaying lipid oxidation and microbial spoilage growth of refrigerated minced beef meat and consequently extending the shelf-life during storage for at least 16 days.
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- Rezvan Bahari
- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Using α-chitin nanocrystals to improve the final properties of poly (vinyl alcohol) films with Origanum vulgare essential oil. Polym Degrad Stab 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2020.109227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Joseph B, Mavelil Sam R, Balakrishnan P, J. Maria H, Gopi S, Volova T, C. M. Fernandes S, Thomas S. Extraction of Nanochitin from Marine Resources and Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites: Recent Advances. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1664. [PMID: 32726958 PMCID: PMC7465063 DOI: 10.3390/polym12081664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Industrial sea food residues, mainly crab and shrimp shells, are considered to be the most promising and abundant source of chitin. In-depth understanding of the biological properties of chitin and scientific advancements in the field of nanotechnology have enabled the development of high-performance chitin nanomaterials. Nanoscale chitin is of great economic value as an efficient functional and reinforcement material for a wide range of applications ranging from water purification to tissue engineering. The use of polymers and nanochitin to produce (bio) nanocomposites offers a good opportunity to prepare bioplastic materials with enhanced functional and structural properties. Most processes for nanochitin isolation rely on the use of chemical, physical or mechanical methods. Chitin-based nanocomposites are fabricated by various methods, involving electrospinning, freeze drying, etc. This review discusses the progress and new developments in the isolation and physico-chemical characterization of chitin; it also highlights the processing of nanochitin in various composite and functional materials.
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- Blessy Joseph
- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India; (B.J.); (P.B.); (H.J.M.)
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- Research and Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, Kerala 690110, India;
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- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India; (B.J.); (P.B.); (H.J.M.)
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- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India; (B.J.); (P.B.); (H.J.M.)
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- Plant Lipids Pvt. Ltd., Cochin, Kerala 682311, India
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- Institute of Biophysics of Russian Academy of Science, Siberian Federal University, 660041 Krasnoyarsk, Russia
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Research on Environment and Materials (IPREM), Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS, IPREM, 64600 Anglet, France
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- School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
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Claverie M, McReynolds C, Petitpas A, Thomas M, Fernandes SCM. Marine-Derived Polymeric Materials and Biomimetics: An Overview. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1002. [PMID: 32357448 PMCID: PMC7285066 DOI: 10.3390/polym12051002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The review covers recent literature on the ocean as both a source of biotechnological tools and as a source of bio-inspired materials. The emphasis is on marine biomacromolecules namely hyaluronic acid, chitin and chitosan, peptides, collagen, enzymes, polysaccharides from algae, and secondary metabolites like mycosporines. Their specific biological, physicochemical and structural properties together with relevant applications in biocomposite materials have been included. Additionally, it refers to the marine organisms as source of inspiration for the design and development of sustainable and functional (bio)materials. Marine biological functions that mimic reef fish mucus, marine adhesives and structural colouration are explained.
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- Marion Claverie
- E2S UPPA, CNRS, IPREM, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, 64600 Anglet, France; (M.C.); (C.M.); (A.P.); (M.T.)
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- E2S UPPA, CNRS, IPREM, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, 64600 Anglet, France; (M.C.); (C.M.); (A.P.); (M.T.)
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- E2S UPPA, CNRS, IPREM, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, 64600 Anglet, France; (M.C.); (C.M.); (A.P.); (M.T.)
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- E2S UPPA, CNRS, IPREM, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, 64600 Anglet, France; (M.C.); (C.M.); (A.P.); (M.T.)
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- E2S UPPA, CNRS, IPREM, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, 64600 Anglet, France; (M.C.); (C.M.); (A.P.); (M.T.)
- Department of Chemistry—Angstrom Laboratory, Polymer Chemistry, Uppsala University, Lagerhyddsvagen 1, 75120 Uppsala, Sweden
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Zubillaga V, Alonso-Varona A, Fernandes SCM, Salaberria AM, Palomares T. Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Chondrospheroids Cultured in Hypoxia and a 3D Porous Chitosan/Chitin Nanocrystal Scaffold as a Platform for Cartilage Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E1004. [PMID: 32028724 PMCID: PMC7037297 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21031004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Articular cartilage degeneration is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in middle-aged and older people. Tissue engineering (TE) has shown great therapeutic promise for this condition. The design of cartilage regeneration constructs must take into account the specific characteristics of the cartilaginous matrix, as well as the avascular nature of cartilage and its cells' peculiar arrangement in isogenic groups. Keeping these factors in mind, we have designed a 3D porous scaffold based on genipin-crosslinked chitosan/chitin nanocrystals for spheroid chondral differentiation of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hASCs) induced in hypoxic conditions. First, we demonstrated that, under low oxygen conditions, the chondrospheroids obtained express cartilage-specific markers including collagen type II (COL2A1) and aggrecan, lacking expression of osteogenic differentiation marker collagen type I (COL1A2). These results were associated with an increased expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α, which positively directs COL2A1 and aggrecan expression. Finally, we determined the most suitable chondrogenic differentiation pattern when hASC spheroids were seeded in the 3D porous scaffold under hypoxia and obtained a chondral extracellular matrix with a high sulphated glycosaminoglycan content, which is characteristic of articular cartilage. These findings highlight the potential use of such templates in cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Veronica Zubillaga
- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursey, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), B Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain;
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- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursey, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), B Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain;
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- Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-chemistry for the Environment and Materials, University of Pau and Pays Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS, 64600 Anglet, France;
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pza. Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain;
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- Department of Surgery, Radiology and Physic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), B Sarriena, s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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Physicochemical and in vitro cytotoxic properties of chitosan from mushroom species (Boletus bovinus and Laccaria laccata). Carbohydr Polym 2019; 221:1-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.05.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Carsi M, Sanchis MJ, Gómez CM, Rodriguez S, G Torres F. Effect of Chitin Whiskers on the Molecular Dynamics of Carrageenan-Based Nanocomposites. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11061083. [PMID: 31242647 PMCID: PMC6630605 DOI: 10.3390/polym11061083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Films of carrageenan (KC) and glycerol (g) with different contents of chitin nanowhiskers (CHW) were prepared by a solution casting process. The molecular dynamics of pure carrageenan (KC), carrageenan/glycerol (KCg) and KCg with different quantities of CHWs as a filler was studied using dielectric relaxation spectroscopy. The analysis of the CHW effect on the molecular mobility at the glass transition, Tg, indicates that non-attractive intermolecular interactions between KCg and CHW occur. The fragility index increased upon CHW incorporation, due to a reduction in the polymer chains mobility produced by the CHW confinement of the KCg network. The apparent activation energy associated with the relaxation dynamics of the chains at Tg slightly increased with the CHW content. The filler nature effect, CHW or montmorillonite (MMT), on the dynamic mobility of the composites was analyzed by comparing the dynamic behavior of both carrageenan-based composites (KCg/xCHW, KCg/xMMT).
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- Marta Carsi
- Department of Applied Thermodynamics, Instituto de Automática e Informática Industrial, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Applied Thermodynamics, Instituto de Tecnología Eléctrica, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
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- Departament de Química Física, Institut de Ciència dels Materials, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru, Lima 32, Peru.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru, Lima 32, Peru.
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Chitosan and nano-structured chitin for biobased anti-microbial treatments onto cellulose based materials. Eur Polym J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Zubillaga V, Salaberria AM, Palomares T, Alonso-Varona A, Kootala S, Labidi J, Fernandes SCM. Chitin Nanoforms Provide Mechanical and Topological Cues to Support Growth of Human Adipose Stem Cells in Chitosan Matrices. Biomacromolecules 2018; 19:3000-3012. [PMID: 29889507 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.8b00570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The precise role and value of incorporating nanoforms in biologically active matrices for medical applications is not known. In our current work, we incorporate two chitin nanoforms (i.e., nanocrystals or nanofibers) into Genipin-chitosan crosslinked matrices. These materials were studied as 2D films and 3D porous scaffolds to assess their potential as primary support and guidance for stem cells in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. The incorporation of either nanoforms in these 2D and 3D materials reveals significantly better swelling properties and robust mechanical performance in contrast to nanoform-free chitosan matrices. Furthermore, our data shows that these materials, in particular, incorporation of low concentration chitin nanoforms provide specific topological cues to guide the survival, adhesion, and proliferation of human adipose-derived stem cells. These findings demonstrate the potential of Genipin-chitosan crosslinked matrices impregnated with chitin nanoforms as value added materials for stem cell-based biomedical applications.
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- Verónica Zubillaga
- Department of Cellular Biology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology , University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) , B Sarriena, s/n , 48940 , Leioa , Spain
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic School , University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) , Pza. Europa 1 , 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian , Spain
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology , University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) , B Sarriena, s/n , 48940 , Leioa , Spain
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology , University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) , B Sarriena, s/n , 48940 , Leioa , Spain
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- CNRS/Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour , Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l'Environnement et les Materiaux, UMR 5254 , 2 Av. Pdt Angot , 64053 Pau , France
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic School , University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) , Pza. Europa 1 , 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian , Spain
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- CNRS/Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour , Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l'Environnement et les Materiaux, UMR 5254 , 2 Av. Pdt Angot , 64053 Pau , France
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Herrera N, Singh AA, Salaberria AM, Labidi J, Mathew AP, Oksman K. Triethyl Citrate (TEC) as a Dispersing Aid in Polylactic Acid/Chitin Nanocomposites Prepared via Liquid-Assisted Extrusion. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:E406. [PMID: 30965710 PMCID: PMC6418827 DOI: 10.3390/polym9090406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 08/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The production of fully bio-based and biodegradable nanocomposites has gained attention during recent years due to environmental reasons; however, the production of these nanocomposites on the large-scale is challenging. Polylactic acid/chitin nanocrystal (PLA/ChNC) nanocomposites with triethyl citrate (TEC) at varied concentrations (2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 wt %) were prepared using liquid-assisted extrusion. The goal was to find the minimum amount of the TEC plasticizer needed to enhance the ChNC dispersion. The microscopy study showed that the dispersion and distribution of the ChNC into PLA improved with the increasing TEC content. Hence, the nanocomposite with the highest plasticizer content (7.5 wt %) showed the highest optical transparency and improved thermal and mechanical properties compared with its counterpart without the ChNC. Gel permeation chromatography confirmed that the water and ethanol used during the extrusion did not degrade PLA. Further, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed improved interaction between PLA and ChNC through hydrogen bonding when TEC was added. All results confirmed that the plasticizer plays an important role as a dispersing aid in the processing of PLA/ChNC nanocomposites.
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- Natalia Herrera
- Division of Materials Science, Composite Center Sweden, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå SE-97187, Sweden.
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- Division of Materials Science, Composite Center Sweden, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå SE-97187, Sweden.
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Guipúzcoa, University of the Basque Country, Plaza Europa 1, Donostia-San Sebastian 20018, Spain.
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Guipúzcoa, University of the Basque Country, Plaza Europa 1, Donostia-San Sebastian 20018, Spain.
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- Division of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm SE-10691, Sweden.
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- Division of Materials Science, Composite Center Sweden, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå SE-97187, Sweden.
- Fibre and Particle Engineering, University of Oulu, Oulu FIN-90014, Finland.
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Jahed E, Khaledabad MA, Bari MR, Almasi H. Effect of cellulose and lignocellulose nanofibers on the properties of Origanum vulgare ssp. gracile essential oil-loaded chitosan films. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2017.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Morganti P, Fusco A, Paoletti I, Perfetto B, Del Ciotto P, Palombo M, Chianese A, Baroni A, Donnarumma G. Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory, and Tissue Repair Activity on Human Keratinocytes by Green Innovative Nanocomposites. MATERIALS 2017; 10:ma10070843. [PMID: 28773202 PMCID: PMC5551885 DOI: 10.3390/ma10070843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The use of raw materials obtained by waste and processed through innovative industrial methodologies has generated an industry of about a trillion dollars in a short time, and in the near future will provide resources and services for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in order to ensure a better and fairer welfare for the human race. The production of nano-fiber chitin non-woven tissue is in accordance with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and European Union (EU) bio-economic programs: 100% biodegradable, ecological, and therefore useful in decreasing dependence on fossil fuel resources. The aim of our study is the evaluation of different formulations of a non-woven tissue obtained from electrospinning of a mixture of nanochitin fibrils, lignin, and poly (ethylene) oxide (PEO) on the restoration of damaged tissues. Wound repair is a complex process that involves epithelial and immune cells and includes the induction of metalloproteinases, inflammatory mediators, and angiogenic factors. Our in vitro results have shown that all of the realized chitin nanofibrils-bio-lignin non-woven tissues tested as nontoxic for human keratinocytes (HaCat) cells. Furthermore, the bio-composites that included bio-lignin at 0.1% have been able to modulate the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (Tumor Necrosis Factor-α, IL-1α, and IL8), lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced, and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and human beta-defensin 2 (HBD-2) expression in HaCat cells, suggesting an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory role. Taken together, our results suggest that our chitin nanofibrils-bio-lignin non-woven tissue represents a skin-friendly tool that is able to favor a correct and fast wound repair.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, CTO Hospital, 00142 Rome, Italy.
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- Chemical Materials Environmental Engineering Department, University La Sapienza, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialty-Dermatology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Naples, Italy.
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Salaberria AM, H Diaz R, Andrés MA, Fernandes SCM, Labidi J. The Antifungal Activity of Functionalized Chitin Nanocrystals in Poly (Lactid Acid) Films. MATERIALS 2017; 10:ma10050546. [PMID: 28772902 PMCID: PMC5459037 DOI: 10.3390/ma10050546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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As, in the market, poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is the most used polymer as an alternative to conventional plastics, and as functionalized chitin nanocrystals (CHNC) can provide structural and bioactive properties, their combination sounds promising in the preparation of functional nanocomposite films for sustainable packaging. Chitin nanocrystals were successfully modified via acylation using anhydride acetic and dodecanoyl chloride acid to improve their compatibility with the matrix, PLA. The nanocomposite films were prepared by extrusion/compression approach using different concentrations of both sets of functionalized CHNC. This investigation brings forward that both sets of modified CHNC act as functional agents, i.e., they slightly improved the hydrophobic character of the PLA nanocomposite films, and, very importantly, they also enhanced their antifungal activity. Nonetheless, the nanocomposite films prepared with the CHNC modified with dodecanoyl chloride acid presented the best properties.
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- Asier M Salaberria
- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pza. Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pza. Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pza. Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
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- CNRS/Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l'Environnement et les Materiaux, UMR 5254, 2 Av. Pdt Angot, 64053 Pau, France.
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pza. Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
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Biological, mechanical, optical and physicochemical properties of natural chitin films obtained from the dorsal pronotum and the wing of cockroach. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 163:162-169. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Revised: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Physicochemical properties of Carum copticum essential oil loaded chitosan films containing organic nanoreinforcements. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 164:325-338. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2016] [Revised: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Yahyaoui M, Gordobil O, Herrera Díaz R, Abderrabba M, Labidi J. Development of novel antimicrobial films based on poly(lactic acid) and essential oils. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2016.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Synthesis and characterization of poly(maleic acid)-grafted crosslinked chitosan nanomaterial with high uptake and selectivity for Hg(II) sorption. Carbohydr Polym 2016; 153:246-252. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.07.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2016] [Revised: 06/29/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Kaya M, Sargin I, Al-jaf I, Erdogan S, Arslan G. Characteristics of corneal lens chitin in dragonfly compound eyes. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 89:54-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.04.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Revised: 03/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Labidi A, Salaberria AM, Fernandes SC, Labidi J, Abderrabba M. Adsorption of copper on chitin-based materials: Kinetic and thermodynamic studies. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2016.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Effects of chitin nano-whiskers on the antibacterial and physicochemical properties of maize starch films. Carbohydr Polym 2016; 147:372-378. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.03.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 03/28/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Changes in physicochemical properties of chitin at developmental stages (larvae, pupa and adult) of Vespa crabro (wasp). Carbohydr Polym 2016; 145:64-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Revised: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 03/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Rădulescu M, Holban AM, Mogoantă L, Bălşeanu TA, Mogoșanu GD, Savu D, Popescu RC, Fufă O, Grumezescu AM, Bezirtzoglou E, Lazar V, Chifiriuc MC. Fabrication, Characterization, and Evaluation of Bionanocomposites Based on Natural Polymers and Antibiotics for Wound Healing Applications. Molecules 2016; 21:E761. [PMID: 27294905 PMCID: PMC6273619 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21060761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Revised: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of our research activity was to obtain a biocompatible nanostructured composite based on naturally derived biopolymers (chitin and sodium alginate) loaded with commercial antibiotics (either Cefuroxime or Cefepime) with dual functions, namely promoting wound healing and assuring the local delivery of the loaded antibiotic. Compositional, structural, and morphological evaluations were performed by using the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analytical techniques. In order to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate the biocompatibility of the obtained composites, we performed the tetrazolium-salt (MTT) and agar diffusion in vitro assays on the L929 cell line. The evaluation of antimicrobial potential was evaluated by the viable cell count assay on strains belonging to two clinically relevant bacterial species (i.e., Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus).
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Affiliation(s)
- Marius Rădulescu
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
- Microbiology Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Portocalelor Lane, Sector 5, 77206 Bucharest, Romania.
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, Life, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Spl. Independentei 91-95, 0500088 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Research Center for Microscopic Morphology and Immunology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, PetruRares Street, No. 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
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- Research Center for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova 2 PetruRareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, PetruRares Street, No. 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
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- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, "HoriaHulubei" National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Magurele, 077125 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, "HoriaHulubei" National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Magurele, 077125 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
- Lasers Department, National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, Magurele, 077125 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Hygiene, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece.
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- Microbiology Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Portocalelor Lane, Sector 5, 77206 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Microbiology Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Portocalelor Lane, Sector 5, 77206 Bucharest, Romania.
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, Life, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Spl. Independentei 91-95, 0500088 Bucharest, Romania.
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Sargın İ, Arslan G, Kaya M. Efficiency of chitosan–algal biomass composite microbeads at heavy metal removal. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2015.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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