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[Biofabrication with chitosan and its application progress].

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  • 1College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China. fanpingm@tom.cn

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Chitosan polymer enables advanced biofabrication for sensitive and selective biological micro electro mechanical systems (BioMEMS). This review covers chitosan-based assembly methods and their applications in biology, medicine, and environmental science.

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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • BioMEMS Engineering

Context:

  • Chitosan is a biocompatible polymer with unique properties like pH-responsive solubility and film-formability.
  • There is increasing interest in utilizing chitosan for biofabrication of biological micro electro mechanical systems (BioMEMS).
  • Chitosan acts as a mediator between biological components and microfabricated devices, enhancing selectivity and sensitivity.

Purpose:

  • To review the mechanisms and processes of three key chitosan-based biofabrication methods: directed assembly, enzymatic assembly, and self-assembly.
  • To discuss current applications and research progress of chitosan in biological, medical, and environmental fields.
  • To prospect future research directions in chitosan-based BioMEMS.

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  • It details directed assembly, enzymatic assembly, and self-assembly methods utilizing chitosan.
  • The study explores current applications and future prospects in diverse scientific domains.

Impact:

  • Highlights chitosan as a versatile biomaterial for developing next-generation BioMEMS.
  • Provides insights into fabrication methodologies and their potential in various scientific disciplines.
  • Identifies future research avenues for optimizing chitosan-based biofabrication and applications.