In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 34 volunteers, Pittler et al. [10] assessed chitosan for weight reduction in the absence of other dietary alterations. Participants ranged ...

A new study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has unveiled the first biomaterial that is not only waterproof but actually becomes stronger in contact with water. The material ...

Deepak Verma from Chulalongkorn University and his international team of researchers are exploring ways to enhance chitosan using techniques like adding photosensitizers, dendrimers, and chemical ...

The dietary supplement known as Chitosan, which is frequently obtained from the shells of crustaceans such as crabs, shrimp, and lobsters, is gaining popularity due to its possible health benefits.

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia have created a chitosan-nickel composite film that gains up to 50% more tensile strength when soaked in water, flipping the central ...

Polysaccharides, such as chitosan, exhibit poor mechanical and barrier characteristics in their current form. Consequently, compared to common plastic films, using materials based on biopolymers in ...

Affective computing depends on biosensors capable of detecting physiological signals associated with human emotions. Chitosan, a naturally occurring cationic polysaccharide derived from chitin, has ...

New York, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The chitosan market was valued at USD 3.53 billion in 2023 with significant growth and is projected to reach USD 9.3 billion by 2033 with an outstanding ...