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  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Food Science

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  • Microbial contamination poses significant public health risks and causes substantial economic losses due to food spoilage.
  • Natural polymers, particularly polysaccharides like cellulose and chitosan, are attractive due to their sustainability and biocompatibility.
  • Current polysaccharides often lack inherent antibacterial properties, limiting their use in critical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in developing polysaccharide-based antibacterial materials.
  • To highlight the potential of these materials for applications in food packaging and wound dressings.
  • To discuss future prospects and challenges in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of polysaccharide-based antibacterial materials through methods such as blending, grafting, and in-situ synthesis.
  • Review of existing literature on polysaccharide modification for enhanced antimicrobial activity.
  • Analysis of applications in food packaging and wound dressing sectors.

Main Results:

  • Polysaccharide modification significantly enhances antibacterial properties.
  • Novel polysaccharide-based materials show promise for active food packaging and advanced wound dressings.
  • Various fabrication techniques enable tailored material properties.

Conclusions:

  • Developing effective antibacterial polysaccharide-based materials is crucial for public health and reducing economic losses.
  • These green materials offer sustainable alternatives to conventional antimicrobial solutions.
  • Further research is needed to overcome challenges and fully realize the potential of these advanced materials.