Recent Development of Chitosan-Based Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Chitosan is a unique natural material. Coupling cationic nature, biological activity, abundance and availability, biocompatibility, photoresistance properties, low toxicity, together with the ability to form nanoparticles, gels, films, or sponges, it is one of the most promising biomaterials for various applications in biomedicine, pharmacy, and industry.

However, chitosan has some drawbacks, such as limited water solubility, high microbial contamination, fast biodegradation, and low sorption capacity; all these factors may decrease its application in protentional fields. Chitosan-based composites, the perfect way to improve chitosan properties, are already frequently used as agriculture superabsorbents in the formulations of numerous drug delivery dosage forms, in water treatment processes, and in tissue and bone engineering. This Special Issue is launched to collect the latest advances and trends in creating chitosan composites, their application, and methods for researching the properties of the composites obtained. Contributions can address numerous topics including research and development of chitosan–inorganic composites, chitosan nanocomposites or composites with nanoparticles, and hybrid organic materials, such as chitosan–protein or chitosan–enzyme composites, etc. Any original works on topics related to chitosan modification or production is welcome.

Dr. Maria Lavlinskaya
Prof. Dr. Trong-Ming Don
Guest Editors

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