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Chitosan Natural Polymer Material for Improving Antibacterial Properties of Textiles

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In this paper, the textile industry has been seeking to develop innovative products and it is a good choice to organically combine materials with superior functional characteristics and commercial properties. But, it is difficult to find suitable materials with high quality and low cost.
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In recent years, the textile industry has been seeking to develop innovative products. It is a good choice to organically combine materials with superior functional characteristics and commercial t...

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Preparation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial and Antiviral Properties of Silver-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Polylactic Acid-Chitosan.

TL;DR: In this article , the structural, morphological, thermophysical, antimicrobial, antiviral, and cytotoxic properties of PLA-Ag-chitosan nanocomposites were studied.
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Antimicrobial polymeric composites for high-touch surfaces in healthcare applications

TL;DR: Antimicrobial polymer composites have long been utilized in the healthcare field as part of the first line of defense as mentioned in this paper and are desirable in that they pose a minimal risk of developing contagions with antibiotic resistance.
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Naked-eye sensing and target-guiding treatment of bacterial infection using pH-tunable multicolor luminescent lanthanide-based hydrogel

TL;DR: In this article , a pH-tunable multicolor luminescent lanthanide-based hydrogel (CS/DEX/CP) was obtained by self-assembly of guanosine acid (GMP), ciprofloxacin (CIP), Eu3+, and Tb3+.
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Chitosan: A biopolymer for textile processes and products

TL;DR: Chitosan is able to confer antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-odor and other biological activities to textile fibers and fabrics, and it presents a myriad of opportunities in eco-friendly textile processes.
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Chitin and chitosan: Properties and applications

TL;DR: Chitin is the second most important natural polymer in the world as mentioned in this paper, and the main sources of chitin are two marine crustaceans, shrimp and crabs, which are used for food, cosmetics, biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
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A review of chitin and chitosan applications

TL;DR: Chitin is the most abundant natural amino polysaccharide and is estimated to be produced annually almost as much as cellulose, and recent progress in chitin chemistry is quite noteworthy as mentioned in this paper.
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Chitin and Chitosan Preparation from Marine Sources. Structure, Properties and Applications

TL;DR: Several selected pharmaceutical and biomedical applications are presented, in which chitin and chitosan are recognized as new biomaterials taking advantage of their biocompatibility and biodegradability.
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Triclosan: environmental exposure, toxicity and mechanisms of action

TL;DR: Concern has been raised over TCS's potential for endocrine disruption, as the antimicrobial has been shown to disrupt thyroid hormone homeostasis and possibly the reproductive axis, and there is strong evidence that aquatic species such as algae, invertebrates and certain types of fish are much more sensitive to TCS than mammals.
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A Review on Chitin and Chitosan Polymers: Structure, Chemistry, Solubility, Derivatives, and Applications

TL;DR: This study looks at the contemporary research in chitin and chitosan towards structure, properties, and applications in various industrial and biomedical fields.
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