Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Composite: Characterization and Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Green chemistry and renewable natural resources have attracted considerable attention due to their environmental compatibility and potential applications.
Chitosan is a natural cationic polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin. It exhibits excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial activity. However, its weak mechanical properties and limited functionality limit its widespread application.
To this end, we are exploring the possibility of combining chitosan with other materials through physical or chemical methods, such as nanomaterials like nanocellulose and montmorillonite, or with synthetic polymers and bioactive agents. These composites significantly improve chitosan's mechanical strength and swelling properties and impart new electrical, optical, or biological functions, enabling diverse applications.
Currently, these advanced composites have shown great potential in areas such as tissue engineering scaffolds, controlled drug delivery vehicles, wound dressings, and water treatment adsorbents.
This Special Issue, ‘Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Composite: Characterization and Applications,’ is dedicated to the latest research on the preparation, properties, and applications of chitosan-based polymers, as well as their use in various composite formulations.
Original submissions and comprehensive reviews are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Huriye İcil
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- chitosan
- chitosan nanomaterials
- chitosan membranes
- extraction methods
- structural modification
- chitosan-based (nano)composites
- biomaterials
- biomedical application
- (bio)degradability
- functional materials
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