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- Olza, Sheila, et al.
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The role of nanochitin in biologically-active matrices for tissue engineering : where do we stand?
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Ingår i: Journal of materials chemistry. B. - : Royal Society of Chemistry. - 2050-750X .- 2050-7518. ; 11:25, s. 5630-5649
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Our regard to the use of chitin as a material has drastically changed since its discovery, 210 years ago. From an intractable material because of its insolubility in common solvents, it became one of the most important raw materials serving as a source of chitosan (its main derivative), and more recently, as source of nanometric forms: nanocrystals and nanofibers. Nanoscale chitin forms are remarkable high-value compounds for nanomaterials' development, due to their intrinsic biological and mechanical properties, as well as their potential as eco-friendly components to valorize the plentiful by-products of the seafood industry. Lately, these nanochitin forms have been widely used as nanofillers in polymer nanocomposites, and in particular, in natural biologically-active matrices for the development of biomaterials. The recent progresses achieved in the last two decades concerning the use of nanoscale chitin in biologically-active matrices for tissue engineering is highlighted in this review. First, an overview on the use of nanochitin in the different biomedical fields is presented and discussed. Then, the state-of-the-art regarding the development of biomaterials based on chitin nanocrystals or nanofibers is described in the context of the role of nanochitin in biologically-active matrices namely polysaccharides (chitin, chitosan, cellulose, hyaluronic acid, alginate), proteins (silk, collagen, gelatin) and others (lignin). Finally, major conclusions and perspectives on the use of nanochitin as an increasingly important raw material are described.
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- Salaberria, Asier M., et al.
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Different routes to turn chitin into stunning nano-objects
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Ingår i: European Polymer Journal. - : Elsevier. - 0014-3057 .- 1873-1945. ; 68, s. 503-515
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Due to its intractable structure and inherent insoluble nature, chitin was for a long time an underutilized resource. The increasing interest in the use of chitin as a source of nanostructured materials is quite recent. This review provides the latest advances in different ways to isolate or fabricate chitin nano-objects - chitin nanocrystals (CHNC) and chitin nanofibers (CHNF) - from different chitin sources. It also summarizes the chronology of some important scientific advances on chitin research during its 200 years of history. Additionally, engineered composite materials based on chitin nano-objects are reviewed.
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- Herrera Vargas, Natalia, 1982-, et al.
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Triethyl Citrate (TEC) as a Dispersing Aid in Polylactic Acid/Chitin Nanocomposites Prepared via Liquid-Assisted Extrusion
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Ingår i: Polymers. - : MDPI AG. - 2073-4360. ; 9:9
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The production of fully bio-based and biodegradable nanocomposites has gained attention during recent years due to environmental reasons; however, the production of these nanocomposites on the large-scale is challenging. Polylactic acid/chitin nanocrystal (PLA/ChNC) nanocomposites with triethyl citrate (TEC) at varied concentrations (2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 wt %) were prepared using liquid-assisted extrusion. The goal was to find the minimum amount of the TEC plasticizer needed to enhance the ChNC dispersion. The microscopy study showed that the dispersion and distribution of the ChNC into PLA improved with the increasing TEC content. Hence, the nanocomposite with the highest plasticizer content (7.5 wt %) showed the highest optical transparency and improved thermal and mechanical properties compared with its counterpart without the ChNC. Gel permeation chromatography confirmed that the water and ethanol used during the extrusion did not degrade PLA. Further, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed improved interaction between PLA and ChNC through hydrogen bonding when TEC was added. All results confirmed that the plasticizer plays an important role as a dispersing aid in the processing of PLA/ChNC nanocomposites.
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