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Mini Review on the Morphological and Microanalysis Characterization of Chitosan Nanocomposites Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The deacetylation of chitin, leads to the production of chitosan, which is the second-most abundant natural polymer on earth today.Some of its unique appealing properties such as non-toxicity, chemical versatility, biodegradability, biocompatibility, high adsorption capacity makes them to stand out among other polymers used in formulation.Application of chitosan cuts across different spheres such as biomedical applications for wound dressing, drug delivery, biosensors, and dietary supplement.However, as a biomaterial, low mechanical strength and poor thermal stability are some of the limitations associated with chitosan.With the advent of nanotechnology over the years, chitosan has garnered immense interest as a matrix of nanocomposites that have led to the advancement in its effectiveness, eventually expanding its application areas.Chitosan nanocomposites are promising bio-based polymeric nanocomposites with exceptional biological and physicochemical properties that offer great potential for the delivery along with the controlled release of drugs and active compounds, thus functioning as a superior nanocarrier system.The application of chitosan in biomedical research such as bioimaging, cancer therapy, dentistry, and wound healing, among others has been recorded.

Source: Mathews Journal of Pharmaceutical Science

DOI: 10.30654/mjps.10052

Authors: Ezegbe Chekwube Andrew, Ezegbe Amarachi Grace, Okorafor Ezinne Chinemerem, Ogbonna Emmanuel Emeka

Institutions: Federal University of Technology Owerri, University of Port Harcourt

Language: English

Topic: Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4415017281