Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(13), P. e33642 - e33642
Published: June 28, 2024
Chitosan
is
a
biocompatible,
non-toxic
and
renewable
natural
basic
polysaccharide
that
can
be
cross-linked
reacted
with
Ce(IV)
to
form
physiologically
active
chitosan-Ce(IV)
complex.
To
investigate
this
novel
complex
its
potential
hydrolyze
phosphate
ester
bonds,
chitosan-cerium
microspheres
resin
(CS-CCMR)
was
prepared
from
chitosan
ceric
ammonium
nitrate
by
reversed-phase
suspension
cross-linking
polymerization.
CS-CCMR
characterized,
ability
disodium
p-nitrobenzene
(PNPP2Na)
organophosphorus
pesticides
investigated,
the
hydrolytic
mechanism
explored.
composed
of
dark
yellow
smooth
surfaces
dense
pores.
It
found
contained
4.507
mg/g
Ce(IV),
indicating
coordination
polymerization
between
successful.
The
presence
in
confirmed
multiple
analytical
methods
it
mediated
nitrogen
atom
amino
group
oxygen
hydroxyl
chitosan.
shown
efficiently
hydrolyzed
bonds
PNPP2Na
five
pesticides.
Hydrolysis
potentially
accomplished
charge
neutralization
nucleophilic
substitution.
parathion
degradation
involves
modification
nitro
give
aminoparathion,
followed
cleavage
P–O
bond
generate
diazinphos.
Consequently,
exhibits
great
efficiency
for
hydrolysis
expected
developed
as
an
agent
reduce
possibility
contamination
fruit
vegetable
drinks
Frontiers in Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 4, 2025
Chitin
is
the
second
most
abundant
polysaccharide
on
Earth,
after
cellulose,
and
it
mainly
obtained
from
shells
of
crustaceans.
While
chitin
currently
derived
shrimp
shells,
there
a
growing
interest
in
commercializing
sourced
insects.
This
review
compares
various
sources,
including
crustaceans,
insects,
fungi,
mollusks,
based
several
factors:
purity,
molecular
weight,
crystallinity,
cost,
sustainability.
Although
crustaceans
yield
higher
amounts
exhibit
better
insects
present
significant
advantages
terms
sustainability,
ease
extraction,
lower
impurity
levels.
emerging
as
sustainable
alternative
due
to
its
simpler
extraction
processes
reduced
environmental
impact.
work
highlights
increasing
potential
reliable
source
for
production.
Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Colon
cancer
is
still
a
significant
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
and,
therefore,
new
treatment
approaches
are
required.
As
naturally
derived
polysaccharide,
Chitosan
has
become
one
the
most
promising
materials
in
polymer-based
drug
delivery
systems
because
its
outstanding
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
pH-responsive
release.
This
review
explores
expanding
roles
chemical
modifications
colon
therapy,
emphasizing
relationship
between
macromolecular
interactions
structure-property
dynamics.
Recent
progress
Chitosan-based
nanocarriers,
including
nanoparticles,
nanogels
hybrid
systems,
highlights
their
potential
to
overcome
multidrug
resistance
minimize
off-target
toxicity.
These
advancements
closely
aligned
with
developments
precision
medicine,
incorporating
stimuli-responsive
components
targeted
ligands
for
enhanced
efficacy.
While
preclinical
clinical
studies
yield
results,
critical
challenges
such
as
scalability,
reproducibility
regulatory
compliance
remain
obstacles
translation.
emphasizes
transformative
addressing
therapeutic
barriers
treatment.
Looking
ahead,
future
should
focus
on
utilizing
cutting-edge
technologies,
artificial
intelligence
3D
bioprinting,
enhance
formulations
develop
personalized
solutions
that
more
effective
tailored
individual
needs.
Polysaccharides,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 26 - 26
Published: April 1, 2025
As
a
biodegradable
material,
chitin
possesses
exceptional
physical
and
chemical
properties,
making
it
valuable
in
various
industrial
sectors.
Compared
to
chitin,
its
derivative,
chitosan,
offers
even
more
versatile
applications
due
higher
solubility
reactivity.
the
key
precursor
for
chitosan
production,
is
typically
harvested
from
shrimp
crab
exoskeletons.
However,
quest
alternative
sources
has
intensified
reduce
reliance
on
crustacean-derived
chitin.
Black
soldier
fly
(BSF,
Hermetia
illucens),
particularly
puparium,
emerged
as
promising
alternative,
though
considered
waste.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
different
combinations
sequences
of
extraction
treatments
BSF
puparium.
The
results
demonstrate
that
sequential
demineralization
(DM),
deproteination
(DP),
decolorization
(DC)
produce
with
lowest
ash,
lipid,
protein
contents—approximately
1.01%,
1.99%,
3.01%,
respectively,
yielding
degrees
DM
DP
at
94.77%
92.24%,
purity
93.98%.
contrast,
combining
DC
following
treatment
facilitates
partial
transformation
degree
deacetylation
(DD)
65.90%,
offering
direct
producing
without
an
additional
process.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1382 - 1382
Published: April 17, 2025
The
increasing
global
population,
projected
to
exceed
9.1
billion
by
2050,
presents
a
critical
challenge
for
sustainable
food
production.
Edible
insects
have
emerged
as
promising
alternative
protein
source
due
their
high
nutritional
value,
low
environmental
footprint,
and
efficient
resource
utilization.
This
review
explores
the
opportunities
challenges
of
integrating
edible
into
systems.
Benefits
include
content
quality,
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
low-cost
production,
ability
thrive
on
organic
waste.
Furthermore,
insect
cultivation
requires
significantly
less
land
water
compared
traditional
livestock.
are
nutritionally
rich,
containing
substantial
amounts
essential
amino
acids,
unsaturated
fatty
minerals.
However,
barriers
widespread
adoption
persist,
such
cultural
perceptions,
regulatory
hurdles,
potential
allergenicity,
biological
chemical
contamination.
standardizing
rearing
practices
ensuring
safety
broader
adoption.
While
represent
nutritious,
feed,
there
lot
variables
that
not
been
fully
investigated.
Only
after
further
research,
results,
solutions
relatively
easy
apply
might
be
considered
source.
Considering
may
arise
more
intensive
research
is
highly
advised.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 516 - 516
Published: May 13, 2025
There
has
been
an
unprecedented
demand
for
livestock
production
due
to
factors
such
as
the
ever-increasing
population,
limited
resources
(land,
water,
feed,
etc.),
and
changing
human
lifestyles.
Moreover,
interconnected
nature
of
world’s
biodiversity
crisis,
pollution,
climate
change,
environmental
sustainability
is
going
play
a
pivotal
role
in
addressing
these
pressing
issues.
Because
their
high
nutritional
value
benefits
compared
conventional
feeds,
insects
animal
feed
have
demonstrated
great
potential
long-term
sustainability.
The
current
state
IBF
application
on
ruminants
presented
this
review,
together
with
its
challenges,
future
direction,
strength–weakness–opportunity–threat
analysis.
results
from
many
studies
that
insect
nutrients—primarily
amino
acids,
protein,
fat—are
highly
digestible,
safe,
beneficial
ruminant
health
productivity.
Additionally,
they
do
not
harm
fermentation
microbiota,
even
having
benefit
possibly
lowering
farms’
well-known
methane
emissions.
Nevertheless,
concerns
continue
arise
because
method
still
relatively
new
there
lot
unexplored
knowledge;
result,
regulation
yet
well
established
globally,
which
barrier
implementation.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 291 - 291
Published: April 15, 2025
Chitin
and
its
deacetylated
derivative,
chitosan,
are
biopolymers
of
significant
interest
due
to
their
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
wide-ranging
applications
in
biomedical,
environmental,
industrial
fields.
The
exploitation
crustaceans
as
the
traditional
source
chitosan
raises
concerns
about
overfishing
ecological
sustainability.
Modern
insect
farming,
contrast,
offers
advantages
such
a
circular
insect-based
economy
leading
reduced
carbon
footprint.
This
review
explores
potential
insect-derived
an
alternative,
emphasizing
environmental
benefits
during
production,
functional
properties,
applications.
Several
aspects
key
analytical
techniques
for
chitin
characterization,
including
photometric,
chromatographic,
spectroscopic
methods,
also
discussed.
underscores
versatility
biomedical
applications,
wound
healing
drug
delivery,
well
agriculture,
packaging,
wastewater
treatment.
