Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 6076 - 6076
Published: Sept. 5, 2023
This
comprehensive
review
illuminates
the
various
methods
of
chitosan
extraction,
its
antibacterial
properties,
and
multifarious
applications
in
diverse
sectors.
We
delve
into
chemical,
physical,
biological,
hybrid,
green
extraction
techniques,
each
which
presents
unique
advantages
disadvantages.
The
choice
method
is
dictated
by
multiple
variables,
including
desired
properties
chitosan,
resource
availability,
cost,
environmental
footprint.
explore
intricate
relationship
between
chitosan’s
activity
such
as
cationic
density,
molecular
weight,
water
solubility,
pH.
Furthermore,
we
spotlight
burgeoning
chitosan-based
materials
like
films,
nanoparticles,
nonwoven
materials,
hydrogels
across
food,
biomedical,
agricultural
concludes
highlighting
promising
future
underpinned
technological
advancements
growing
sustainability
consciousness.
However,
critical
challenges
optimizing
production
for
efficiency
remain
to
be
tackled.
South African Journal of Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48, P. 214 - 236
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
As
a
result
of
rapid
urbanization
and
the
luxurious
lifestyle
overgrowing
population
this
planet,
currently,
consumers
are
tremendously
dependent
upon
various
types
industrial
productions
to
maintain
their
daily
life
demands.
Therefore
hasty
fluctuating
technologies
bulky
production
create
colossal
amount
wastewater
every
moment
which
is
usually
loaded
with
hazardous
toxicants
that
could
not
only
damage
ecology
but
also
hamper
public
health
safety
very
harshly.
Thus,
sustainable
eco-friendly
cost-effective
technique
crucial
need
for
effective
removal
these
from
real-time
protect
environmental
pollution.
Whereas
continuous
mode
adsorption
by
fixed
bed
column
has
widely
been
considered
as
most
simple,
cost-effective,
ecofriendly
technique.
Lately,
activated
chitosan-modified
natural
clay
based
nanocomposites
have
frequently
developed
due
greater
availability,
easiness
fabrication,
effectiveness,
efficiency
biodegradability
multifunctional
bionanocomposites/adsorbents.
Additionally,
specific
new
class
biopolymeric
exhibits
sensational
knock
regarding
performance
aqueous
solutions
around∼99%.
However,
review
article
recapitulates
noteworthy
information
about
potential
fabrication
routes
characterization
techniques
chitosan-clay
bionanocomposites.
Also
against
immerging
bulk
scale
significant
accepted
method
namely
adsorption.
A
squat
overview
chemical
activation
waste
biomass
shell-derived
chitosan
modification
clay,
along
interaction
during
compounding.
The
possible
mechanism
elimination
contaminants
including
all
chemisorption,
multi/monolayer
physisorption
interparticular
diffusion
mathematical
modellings
presented.
Future
research
route
suggested
technological
challenges
commonly
come
across
in
enactment.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 820 - 820
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
The
development
of
new
biopolymer
production
technologies
is
becoming
increasingly
relevant
for
tackling
the
negative
impact
linear
plastics.
Despite
these
potential
benefits,
their
and
commercialization
still
face
several
obstacles
that
might
hinder
widespread
adoption.
present
systematic
review
aimed
to
offer
a
thorough
analysis
multi-level
supply-side
barriers
across
researchers,
policymakers,
industry
professionals.
Searches
were
performed
in
Web
Science,
SCOPUS,
PubMed,
IEEE
Xplore
between
June
July
2023.
Publications
2019
2023
considered
(n
=
176).
Content
was
coded
following
PICO
structure
results
reported
PRISMA
checklist.
We
found
technological
knowledge
most
identified,
followed
by
economic,
regulatory,
supply
stability,
behavioral
challenges.
Moreover,
we
82%
documents
identified
more
than
one
barrier,
reflecting
complex
interaction
different
challenges
field.
Fostering
interdisciplinary
collaboration,
establishing
clear
regulatory
frameworks,
enhancing
communication
strategies
are
recommendations
overcoming
barriers.
These
findings
draft
multifaceted
roadmap
key
new,
sustainable
technologies,
carry
significant
implications
future
research,
policy
development,
practices.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. 297 - 297
Published: May 15, 2024
Insects,
renowned
for
their
abundant
and
renewable
biomass,
stand
at
the
forefront
of
biomimicry-inspired
research
offer
promising
alternatives
chitin
chitosan
production
considering
mounting
environmental
concerns
inherent
limitations
conventional
sources.
This
comprehensive
review
provides
a
meticulous
exploration
current
state
insect-derived
chitosan,
focusing
on
sources,
methods,
characterization,
physical
chemical
properties,
emerging
biomedical
applications.
Abundant
insect
sources
from
Lepidoptera,
Coleoptera,
Orthoptera,
Hymenoptera,
Diptera,
Hemiptera,
Dictyoptera,
Odonata,
Ephemeroptera
orders,
were
comprehensively
summarized.
A
variety
characterization
techniques,
including
spectroscopy,
chromatography,
microscopy,
used
to
reveal
properties
like
molecular
weight,
degree
deacetylation,
crystallinity,
laying
solid
foundation
wide
application,
especially
biomimetic
design
process.
The
examination
extends
into
realm
applications,
highlighting
unique
advantages
in
wound
healing,
tissue
engineering,
drug
delivery,
antimicrobial
therapies.
Their
intrinsic
biocompatibility
position
them
as
candidates
innovative
solutions
diverse
medical
interventions.
Food Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 435 - 473
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
Entomophagy
(consumption
of
insects)
has
been
proposed
as
one
the
important
solutions
to
food
crisis
caused
by
population
growth.
Despite
a
long
history
insect
consumption,
numerous
challenges
have
arisen
that
question
feasibility
using
insects
source.
It
should
be
notifying
Acheta
domesticus
(house
cricket)
is
recently
approved
Commission
Implementing
Regulation
(EU)
2022/188
novel
ingredient.
Gaining
comprehensive
understanding
house
cricket
paramount
for
fostering
proper
appreciation
its
potential
This
review
aims
provide
and
in‐depth
information
on
cricket,
covering
various
aspects
such
bioecology,
nutritional
value,
health
benefits,
harvesting
rearing,
processing
methods
use
Additionally,
consumer
acceptance
will
discussed
specific
why
it
gained
approval
in
European
Union
also
provided.
The
consumption
crickets
both
feed.
They
are
environmentally
friendly
rear,
making
them
an
attractive
option
human
consumption.
House
particular,
holds
promise
sustainable
alternative
traditional
farming
conventional
sources
due
pharmaceutical
properties.
Different
enhance
potential.
However,
there
regarding
public
acceptance,
which
can
overcome
through
diverse
techniques
applications.
Further
research
efforts
needed
expand
application
A.
.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(31), P. 17138 - 17152
Published: July 23, 2024
Chitin
and
chitosan
are
mostly
derived
from
the
exoskeletons
of
crustaceans,
insects,
fungi.
is
second
most
abundant
biopolymer
after
cellulose,
it
a
fibrous
polysaccharide
which
resists
enzymatic
degradation
in
stomach
but
undergoes
microbial
fermentation
colon,
producing
beneficial
metabolites.
Chitosan,
more
soluble
alkaline
small
intestine,
susceptible
to
action.
Both
biopolymers
show
limited
absorption
into
bloodstream,
with
smaller
particles
exhibiting
better
bioavailability.
The
health
effects
include
anti-inflammatory
properties,
potential
immune
system
modulation,
impacts
on
cholesterol
levels,
antimicrobial
effects,
specific
focus
implications
for
gut
health.
exhibit
properties
by
interacting
cells,
influencing
cytokine
production,
modulating
responses,
may
benefit
conditions
characterized
chronic
inflammation.
These
can
impact
levels
binding
dietary
fats
reducing
lipid
absorption.
Additionally,
their
contribute
controlling
harmful
pathogens
promoting
microbiota.
This
review
explores
extensive
benefits
applications
chitin
chitosan,
providing
detailed
examination
chemical
compositions,
sources,
applications,
critically
assessing
health-promoting
context
human
well-being.
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 1424 - 1424
Published: June 21, 2023
Chitin
is
the
second-largest
natural
polymer
polysaccharide
in
nature.
Due
to
its
important
physical
and
chemical
properties
excellent
biocompatibility,
safety,
biodegradability,
it
widely
used
agriculture,
medicine,
food,
environmental
protection,
other
fields.
However,
traditional
extraction
methods
cause
pollution
damage
structure
of
chitin.
Bioprocessing
an
emerging
technology
that
shows
great
potential.
In
this
research,
puparia
adults
black
soldier
fly
(BSF)
(Hermetia
illucens
L.)
were
as
raw
materials.
A
continuous
fermentation
method
was
designed
extract
chitin,
by
using
Bacillus
subtilis
S4
Acetobacter
pasteurianus
AS1.41.
The
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
identification
results
showed
extracted
sample
α-chitin.
Under
conditions,
deproteinization
(DP)
rate,
demineralization
(DM)
chitin
yield
(CY),
deacetylation
degree
(DD)
puparium
33.33%,
94.92%,
59.90%,
18.52%,
respectively.
Meanwhile,
DP
DM
CY,
DD
adult
46.63%,
90.93%,
47.31%,
37.38%,
For
BSF,
B.
had
a
certain
ability,
A.
AS1.41
good
effect.
Moreover,
BSF
at
different
developmental
stages
could
affect
higher
concentration
NaOH
more
favorable
for
deacetylation.
Overall,
simultaneous
be
new
biological
approach
from
BSF.
