Functional Chitosan-Based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 44
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Interests: biotechnology; nanocomposites; fermentation; bioprocess; water treatment; bioeconomy
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Interests: active edible films; essential oil; mesoporous silica nanoparticles; nanocellulose; biodegradability; edible coating; chitosan; food preservation
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Dear Colleagues,
Chitosan is a biopolymer derived from the deacetylation of chitin, found in crustacean shells, insect exoskeletons, and the cell walls of certain fungi. Its properties include biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial activity, making it suitable for various applications, including in healthcare, food, feed, and environmental protection. However, its native physicochemical properties often limit its use, presenting an attractive opportunity for nanotechnology to drive research into the development of new chitosan-based nanocomposites. Additionally, physical and chemical modifications to these chitosan-based nanocomposites can enhance their functional capabilities. Here, despite advancements, challenges remain in scaling up and commercializing these materials. Research in molecular design and nanotechnology has led to the development of high-performance chitosan-based nanocomposites. Moving forward, efforts will focus on overcoming technical limitations and expanding their adoption in emerging industrial applications.
Dr. Aldo Amaro-Reyes
Prof. Dr. Carlos Regalado-González
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- chitosan
- biopolymers
- nanocomposites
- functional polymer
- film
- coating
- electrospinning
- nanofiber
- aerogel
- nanoparticles
- crosslinking
- oxidation
- polymerization
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