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Chitosan Biomaterials: Advances and Challenges.

Lăcrămioara Popa¹, Mihaela Violeta Ghica¹, Cristina-Elena Dinu-Pîrvu¹

¹Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 020956 Bucharest, Romania.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

|November 25, 2023

Summary

This review explores chitosan-based biomaterials, highlighting formulations with enhanced properties for various applications. Research focuses on combining chitosan derivatives with other molecules to improve biomaterial performance.

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biochemistry
Polymer Chemistry

Background:

Chitosan, a natural polymer, possesses inherent biocompatibility and biodegradability.

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