Chitosan Materials: Recent Advances in Modification, Properties and Application
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Macromolecules".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 410
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Interests: biopolymers; food packaging; membrane technology; PET depolymerization and adsorbents
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Dear Colleagues,
Despite the great interest in chitosan materials and the growing number of possibilities for their application, researchers still face challenges, including improving their water solubility, increasing their mechanical strength, and reducing the variability of their quality, which is dependent on the source of chitin.
For this Special Issue, we welcome contributions focused on chitosan materials that emphasize novel findings, experimental methodologies, or innovative applications pushing the boundaries of chitosan research. All research should focus on providing insight into the molecular structure. Studies of the physical and chemical mechanisms, modification, properties and application of chitosan materials are also welcomed. As global industries shift towards more sustainable practices and eco-friendly alternatives, the need for cutting-edge research on renewable and biodegradable materials, including chitosan, has never been more pressing. This is your opportunity to contribute to the growing body of knowledge driving technological advancements and solving real-world problems.
This Special Issue is supervised by Prof. Gabriela Dudek (Silesian University of Technology, Poland), who specializes in biopolymer materials.
Dr. Gabriela Dudek
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- chitosan materials
- biomedical applications
- agriculture and food industry
- water treatment and environmental applications
- nanotechnology and advanced materials
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