iScience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
27(3), С. 109312 - 109312
Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2024
SummaryChitin
is
an
abundant
and
renewable
non-wood
biopolymer.
Nanochitin
formed
by
the
assembly
of
chitin
molecules,
which
has
advantages
large
tensile
strength,
high
specific
surface
area,
biodegradability,
so
it
been
widely
used.
However,
traditional
methods
preparing
nanochitin
have
many
drawbacks.
As
new
generation
green
solvents,
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
successfully
applied
in
fields
dissolution,
extraction,
preparation.
In
this
review,
relevant
knowledge
chitin,
nanochitin,
DESs
was
first
introduced.
Then,
application
status
summarized,
with
a
focus
on
preparation
using
DESs.
conclusion,
review
provided
comprehensive
analysis
published
literature
proposed
insights
development
trends
field
DESs,
aiming
to
provide
guidance
assistance
for
future
researchers.Graphical
abstract
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(6), С. 4864 - 4864
Опубликована: Март 9, 2023
Chitin
and
chitosan
are
biopolymers
that
frequently
found
in
nature
have
a
broad
range
of
applications
the
food,
biomedical
industrial
sectors,
due
to
their
high
biological
activity.
The
primary
source
chitin
is
shellfish,
however,
shortages
supply
chain,
seasonality
issues
availability,
as
well
ecological
degradation
only
few
problems
with
main
resources.
Due
spectrum
for
which
can
be
used,
demand
its
derivatives
increasing.
Therefore,
market
looking
widely
available,
greener
alternatives
commercial
sources.
Insects
appear
suitable
candidate
fill
this
gap.
During
insect
rearing
processing,
number
side
streams
generated,
e.g.,
exuviae
larvae
pupae,
dead
adults,
etc.
currently
mostly
discarded
waste.
However,
these
could
constitute
novel
long-term
applications.
Recent
research
has
demonstrated
suitability
several
edible
species
production
chitosan,
wherein
exoskeleton
black
soldier
fly
field
cricket
rich
chitin,
making
them
good
extraction
purification
among
other
farmed
candidates.
Moreover,
potential
uses
been
identified
insect-derived
chitosan.
Thus,
review
aims
present
recent
advances
from
insects,
specifically
on
purification,
agriculture,
food
nutrition,
biomedicine
bioplastic
production.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(13), С. 2469 - 2469
Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2023
Chitosan
is
illustrated
in
research
as
a
stimulant
of
plant
tolerance
and
resistance
that
promotes
natural
defense
mechanisms
against
biotic
abiotic
stressors,
its
use
may
lessen
the
amount
agrochemicals
utilized
agriculture.
Recent
literature
reports
indicate
high
efficacy
soil
or
foliar
usage
chitin
chitosan
promotion
growth
induction
secondary
metabolites
biosynthesis
various
species,
such
Artemisia
annua,
Curcuma
longa,
Dracocephalum
kotschyi,
Catharanthus
roseus,
Fragaria
×
ananassa,
Ginkgo
biloba,
Iberis
amara,
Isatis
tinctoria,
Melissa
officinalis,
Mentha
piperita,
Ocimum
basilicum,
Origanum
vulgare
ssp.
Hirtum,
Psammosilene
tunicoides,
Salvia
Satureja
isophylla,
Stevia
rebaudiana,
Sylibum
marianum,
among
others.
This
work
focuses
on
outstanding
scientific
contributions
to
field
production
quality
aromatic
medicinal
plants,
based
different
functions
sustainable
crop
production.
The
application
can
lead
increased
protects
plants
harmful
microorganisms.
effectiveness
also
due
low
concentration
required,
cost,
environmental
safety.
On
basis
showing
considerable
characteristics,
there
increasing
attention
biopolymers
horticulture
agriculture
productions.
