Preparation of Chitosan@Beads. A: schematic diagram of chitosan-modified magnetic nanobeads; B: Schematic diagram of Chitosan@Beads modification steps.

In this study, researchers developed novel Chitosan@Beads and a modified lysis buffer. "It can adsorb negatively charged DNA through electrostatic interactions," said ZHU Cancan, member of the team.

A study in rats found that ingesting chitosan, a dietary fiber from shells, significantly increased the fecal excretion rate and decreased the gut retention time of polyethylene microplastics ...

The North American chitosan market size is anticipated to attain a valuation of USD 11.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to ...

If you're looking to lose weight, you may wonder whether chitosan supplements can help. This article explores the science behind marketing claims about chitosan supplements.

A new leather alternative from the startup TômTex uses shrimp shells instead of petrochemicals. It looks, feels, and endures like the real thing.

Chitosan may be safer and have less potential for abuse than some pharmaceutical agents, especially those with central-nervous-system effects, such as phentermine and sibutramine.

A new paper published in Carbohydrate Polymers explores the development of novel chitosan hydrogels with favorable strength properties. Scientists from Tiangong University’s School of Chemistry in ...

This study explores the use of modified chitosan with vinyl/silane monomers for enhanced oil recovery in acidic reservoirs, demonstrating superior performance in laboratory and field-scale evaluations ...