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Chitosan-based blends for biomedical applications.

Farzad Seidi¹, Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi², Maryam Jouyandeh²

¹Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and Joint International Research Lab of Lignocellulosic Functional Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.

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Chitosan, a versatile polysaccharide, shows promise when blended with other polymers to enhance its properties for biomedical uses. This review explores chitosan blends, focusing on improvements and applications.

Keywords:

Biomaterials Biomedical applications Chitosan Drug delivery Polymer blend Polysaccharide Tissue engineering

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Polysaccharides are abundant natural carbohydrate polymers.
Chitosan offers excellent biocompatibility and versatility but has limitations like poor mechanical strength.
Blending chitosan can overcome these drawbacks and enhance its properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To review advancements in chitosan blends with biodegradable polymers and polysaccharides.
To highlight the biomedical applications of these chitosan-based blends.
To discuss challenges and future directions for chitosan blends.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific publications.
Focus on blends of chitosan with alginate, starch, cellulose, pectin, and dextran.
Analysis of physicochemical, mechanical, and bioactive properties.

Main Results:

Chitosan blends demonstrate improved mechanical properties and bioactivity compared to pure chitosan.
Specific blends show potential for various biomedical applications.
Key challenges and future research avenues are identified.

Conclusions:

Blending chitosan with other polymers significantly enhances its suitability for biomedical applications.
Further research is needed to fully realize the potential of these advanced biomaterials.
Chitosan-based blends represent a promising area for future biomedical innovations.