Chitosan, Its Derivatives and Nanoparticles Based on Chitosan: Synthesis, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The scientific community is now focusing on the use of eco-friendly materials to reduce the environmental impact of synthetic materials. Eco-friendly materials include polymers of natural origin. Chitosan is one such promising biopolymer with a wide range of applications. It has unique properties, such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, low toxicity, antimicrobial activity, and source availability. The presence of hydroxyl and amino functional groups in the chitosan molecule enables chitosan to be chemically modified, expanding its potential applications. Nanomaterials have many applications due to their superior physical and chemical properties compared to bulk materials. These properties are due to the increased surface-to-volume ratio and surface energy of the miniature particles. Chitosan nanoparticles have high functionalization potential and drug-loading capability and antimicrobial properties while remaining biodegradable and biocompatible.

This Special Issue "Chitosan, Its Derivatives and Nanoparticles Based on Chitosan: Synthesis, Characterization  and Application" will focus on various fundamental and applied research of chitosan, its derivatives and nanoparticles and their biomedical and biotechnological applications, including in agriculture.

Topics will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Chitosan derivatives, synthesis, characterization and applications;
• Chitosan-based nanoparticles, synthesis, characterization, and applications;
• Antimicrobial activity of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles; 
• Application of chitosan-based materials, including nanoparticles in biomedicine and agriculture.

Dr. Balzhima Shagdarova
Dr. Alla V. Il'ina
Guest Editors

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