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Correa KCS, Facchinatto WM, Habitzreuter FB, Ribeiro GH, Rodrigues LG, Micocci KC, Campana-Filho SP, Colnago LA, Souza DHF. Activity of a Recombinant Chitinase of the Atta sexdens Ant on Different Forms of Chitin and Its Fungicidal Effect against Lasiodiplodia theobromae. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:529. [PMID: 38399907 PMCID: PMC10892911 DOI: 10.3390/polym16040529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
This study evaluates the activity of a recombinant chitinase from the leaf-cutting ant Atta sexdens (AsChtII-C4B1) against colloidal and solid α- and β-chitin substrates. 1H NMR analyses of the reaction media showed the formation of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) as the hydrolysis product. Viscometry analyses revealed a reduction in the viscosity of chitin solutions, indicating that the enzyme decreases their molecular masses. Both solid state 13C NMR and XRD analyses showed minor differences in chitin crystallinity pre- and post-reaction, indicative of partial hydrolysis under the studied conditions, resulting in the formation of GlcNAc and a reduction in molecular mass. However, the enzyme was unable to completely degrade the chitin samples, as they retained most of their solid-state structure. It was also observed that the enzyme acts progressively and with a greater activity on α-chitin than on β-chitin. AsChtII-C4B1 significantly changed the hyphae of the phytopathogenic fungus Lasiodiplodia theobromae, hindering its growth in both solid and liquid media and reducing its dry biomass by approximately 61%. The results demonstrate that AsChtII-C4B1 could be applied as an agent for the bioproduction of chitin derivatives and as a potential antifungal agent.
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- Katia Celina Santos Correa
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Sao Carlos, 13565-905 Sao Carlos, Brazil; (K.C.S.C.); (L.G.R.); (K.C.M.)
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- Aveiro Institute of Materials, CICECO, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, St. Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo, Ave. Trabalhador Sao-carlense 400, 13560-590 Sao Carlos, Brazil; (F.B.H.); (S.P.C.-F.)
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- Brazilian Corporation for Agricultural Research, Embrapa Instrumentation, St. XV de Novembro 1452, 13560-970 Sao Carlos, Brazil; (G.H.R.); (L.A.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Sao Carlos, 13565-905 Sao Carlos, Brazil; (K.C.S.C.); (L.G.R.); (K.C.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Sao Carlos, 13565-905 Sao Carlos, Brazil; (K.C.S.C.); (L.G.R.); (K.C.M.)
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo, Ave. Trabalhador Sao-carlense 400, 13560-590 Sao Carlos, Brazil; (F.B.H.); (S.P.C.-F.)
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- Brazilian Corporation for Agricultural Research, Embrapa Instrumentation, St. XV de Novembro 1452, 13560-970 Sao Carlos, Brazil; (G.H.R.); (L.A.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Sao Carlos, 13565-905 Sao Carlos, Brazil; (K.C.S.C.); (L.G.R.); (K.C.M.)
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Isobe N, Kaku Y, Okada S, Kawada S, Tanaka K, Fujiwara Y, Nakajima R, Bissessur D, Chen C. Identification of Chitin Allomorphs in Poorly Crystalline Samples Based on the Complexation with Ethylenediamine. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:4220-4229. [PMID: 36084927 PMCID: PMC9554874 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Chitin is a key component of hard parts in many organisms, but the biosynthesis of the two distinctive chitin allomorphs, α- and β-chitin, is not well understood. The accurate determination of chitin allomorphs in natural biomaterials is vital. Many chitin-secreting living organisms, however, produce poorly crystalline chitin. This leads to spectrums with only broad lines and imprecise peak positions under conventional analytical methods such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, resulting in inconclusive identification of chitin allomorphs. Here, we developed a novel method for discerning chitin allomorphs based on their different complexation capacity and guest selectivity, using ethylenediamine (EDA) as a complexing agent. From the peak shift observed in XRD profiles of the chitin/EDA complex, the chitin allomorphs can be clearly discerned. By testing this method on a series of samples with different chitin allomorphs and crystallinity, we show that the sensitivity is sufficiently high to detect the chitin allomorphs even in near-amorphous, very poorly crystalline samples. This is a powerful tool for determining the chitin allomorphs in phylogenetically important chitin-producing organisms and will pave the way for clarifying the evolution and mechanism of chitin biosynthesis.
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- Noriyuki Isobe
- Biogeochemistry Research Center, Research Institute for Marine Resources Utilization (MRU), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan.,Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Biogeochemistry Research Center, Research Institute for Marine Resources Utilization (MRU), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan.,Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-STAR), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan
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- Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-STAR), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan
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- Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-STAR), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan
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- Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan
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- Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan
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- Department for Continental Shelf, Maritime Zones Administration and Exploration, Prime Minister's Office, 2nd Floor, Belmont House, 12 Intendance Street, Port Louis 11328, Mauritius
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- Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-STAR), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan
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Bai L, Liu L, Esquivel M, Tardy BL, Huan S, Niu X, Liu S, Yang G, Fan Y, Rojas OJ. Nanochitin: Chemistry, Structure, Assembly, and Applications. Chem Rev 2022; 122:11604-11674. [PMID: 35653785 PMCID: PMC9284562 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Chitin, a fascinating biopolymer found in living organisms, fulfills current demands of availability, sustainability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, functionality, and renewability. A feature of chitin is its ability to structure into hierarchical assemblies, spanning the nano- and macroscales, imparting toughness and resistance (chemical, biological, among others) to multicomponent materials as well as adding adaptability, tunability, and versatility. Retaining the inherent structural characteristics of chitin and its colloidal features in dispersed media has been central to its use, considering it as a building block for the construction of emerging materials. Top-down chitin designs have been reported and differentiate from the traditional molecular-level, bottom-up synthesis and assembly for material development. Such topics are the focus of this Review, which also covers the origins and biological characteristics of chitin and their influence on the morphological and physical-chemical properties. We discuss recent achievements in the isolation, deconstruction, and fractionation of chitin nanostructures of varying axial aspects (nanofibrils and nanorods) along with methods for their modification and assembly into functional materials. We highlight the role of nanochitin in its native architecture and as a component of materials subjected to multiscale interactions, leading to highly dynamic and functional structures. We introduce the most recent advances in the applications of nanochitin-derived materials and industrialization efforts, following green manufacturing principles. Finally, we offer a critical perspective about the adoption of nanochitin in the context of advanced, sustainable materials.
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- Long Bai
- Key
Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry
of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, P.R. China
- Bioproducts
Institute, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Department
of Chemistry, and Department of Wood Science, 2360 East Mall, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Jiangsu
Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest
Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuel and Chemicals,
College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing
Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing 210037, P.R. China
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- Polymer
Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, National University of Costa Rica, Heredia 3000, Costa Rica
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Key
Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry
of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, P.R. China
- Bioproducts
Institute, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Department
of Chemistry, and Department of Wood Science, 2360 East Mall, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Bioproducts
Institute, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Department
of Chemistry, and Department of Wood Science, 2360 East Mall, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Key
Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry
of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of
Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- Jiangsu
Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest
Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuel and Chemicals,
College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing
Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing 210037, P.R. China
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- Bioproducts
Institute, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Department
of Chemistry, and Department of Wood Science, 2360 East Mall, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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Chitosan isolated from black soldier flies Hermetia illucens: structure and enzymatic hydrolysis. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Rasweefali M, Sabu S, Muhammed Azad K, Raseel Rahman M, Sunooj K, Sasidharan A, Anoop K. Influence of deproteinization and demineralization process sequences on the physicochemical and structural characteristics of chitin isolated from Deep-sea mud shrimp (Solenocera hextii). ADVANCES IN BIOMARKER SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.abst.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Facchinatto WM, Dos Santos DM, de Lacerda Bukzem A, Moraes TB, Habitzreuter F, de Azevedo ER, Colnago LA, Campana-Filho SP. Insight into morphological, physicochemical and spectroscopic properties of β-chitin nanocrystalline structures. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 273:118563. [PMID: 34560974 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We systematically investigated the effect of β-chitin (BCH) particle size on the preparation of nanocrystals/nanowhiskers (CWH) by acid hydrolysis. Regardless this variable, CWH aqueous suspension exhibited outstanding stability and the average degree of acetylation remained nearly constant after the acid treatment. In contrast, the morphology, dimensions, crystallinity, and molecular weight of CHW were significantly affect by the particle size. Although needle-like crystals have predominated, BCH particles sizes significantly affected the dimensions and asymmetry of CWH, as confirmed by the rheological and NMR relaxation (T2) behaviors. According to different SSNMR approaches, the acid hydrolysis meaningless affected the local chain conformation, while the spatial freedom of BCH intersheets, rated upon the mobility of methyl segments, was taken as evidence of higher permeability of acid into small particle sizes. Thus, this study demonstrated the importance of standardizing the surface/bulk proportions of β-chitin aiming to predict and control the CWH morphology and related properties.
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- William Marcondes Facchinatto
- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, Zip Code 13560-590, PO Box 780, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Brazilian Corporation for Agricultural Research, Embrapa Instrumentation, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, Zip Code 13560-970, PO Box 741, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, Zip Code 13560-590, PO Box 780, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Zip Code 31270-901, PO Box 702, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, Zip Code 13560-590, PO Box 780, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador São-carlense 400, Zip Code 13560-590, PO Box 369, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Brazilian Corporation for Agricultural Research, Embrapa Instrumentation, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, Zip Code 13560-970, PO Box 741, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, Zip Code 13560-590, PO Box 780, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Nouj N, Hafid N, El Alem N, Cretescu I. Novel Liquid Chitosan-Based Biocoagulant for Treatment Optimization of Fish Processing Wastewater from a Moroccan Plant. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14237133. [PMID: 34885287 PMCID: PMC8658315 DOI: 10.3390/ma14237133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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A novel liquid chitosan-based biocoagulant for treating wastewater from a Moroccan fish processing plant was successfully prepared from shrimp shells (Parapenaeus longirostris), the most abundant fish by-products in the country. The shells were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy. Using chitosan without adding acetic acid helps to minimize its negative impact on the environment. At the same time, the recovery of marine shellfish represents a promising solution for the management of solid fish waste. In order to test the treatment efficiency of the biocoagulant developed, a qualitative characterization of these effluents was carried out beforehand. The optimization process was conducted in two steps: jar-test experiments and modeling of the experimental results. The first step covered the preliminary assessment to identify the most influential operational parameters (experimental conditions), whereas the second step concerned the study of the effects of three significant operational parameters and their interactions using a Box–Behnken experimental design. The variables involved were the concentration of coagulant (X1), the initial pH (X2), and the temperature (X3) of the wastewater samples, while the responses were the removal rates of turbidity (Y1) and BOD5 (Y2). The regression models and response surface contour plots revealed that chitosan as a liquid biocoagulant was effective in removing turbidity (98%) and BOD5 (53%) during the treatment. The optimal experimental conditions were found to be an alkaline media (pH = 10.5) and a biocoagulant dose of 5.5 mL in 0.5 L of fish processing wastewater maintained at 20 °C.
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- Nisrine Nouj
- Material and Environmental Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences of Agadir, IBN ZOHR University, Agadir 80000, Morocco; (N.H.); (N.E.A.)
- Correspondence: (N.N.); (I.C.)
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- Material and Environmental Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences of Agadir, IBN ZOHR University, Agadir 80000, Morocco; (N.H.); (N.E.A.)
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- Material and Environmental Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences of Agadir, IBN ZOHR University, Agadir 80000, Morocco; (N.H.); (N.E.A.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (N.N.); (I.C.)
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Facchinatto WM, Dos Santos Garcia RH, Dos Santos DM, Fiamingo A, Menezes Flores DW, Campana-Filho SP, de Azevedo ER, Colnago LA. Fast-forward approach of time-domain NMR relaxometry for solid-state chemistry of chitosan. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 256:117576. [PMID: 33483071 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chitosans with different average degrees of acetylation and weight molecular weight were analyzed by time-domain NMR relaxometry using the recently proposed pulse sequence named Rhim and Kessemeier - Radiofrequency Optimized Solid-Echo (RK-ROSE) to acquire 1H NMR signal of solid-state materials. The NMR signal decay was composed of faster (tenths of μs) and longer components, where the mobile-part fraction exhibited an effective relaxation transverse time assigned to methyl hydrogens from N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (GlcNAc) units. The higher intrinsic mobility of methyl groups was confirmed via DIPSHIFT experiments by probing the 1H-13C dipolar interaction. RK-ROSE data were modeled by using Partial Least Square (PLS) multivariate regression, which showed a high coefficient of determination (R2 > 0.93) between RK-ROSE signal profile and average degrees of acetylation and crystallinity index, thus indicating that time-domain NMR consists in a promising tool for structural and morphological characterization of chitosan.
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- William Marcondes Facchinatto
- Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, CEP 13566-590, Caixa Postal 780, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, CEP 13566-590, Caixa Postal 780, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Brazilian Corporation for Agricultural Research, Embrapa Instrumentation, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, CEP 13560-970, Caixa Postal 741, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Physics, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, CEP 13566-590, Caixa Postal 369, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Superior College of Agriculture "Luiz de Queiroz", University of Sao Paulo, Av. Padua Dias 11, CEP 13418-900, Caixa Postal 9, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, CEP 13566-590, Caixa Postal 780, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Physics, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Trabalhador sao-carlense 400, CEP 13566-590, Caixa Postal 369, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Brazilian Corporation for Agricultural Research, Embrapa Instrumentation, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, CEP 13560-970, Caixa Postal 741, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Pei X, Li Y, Deng Y, Lu L, Li W, Shi R, Lei A, Zhang L. Chitin microsphere supported Pd nanoparticles as an efficient and recoverable catalyst for CO oxidation and Heck coupling reaction. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 251:117020. [PMID: 33142581 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Chitin derived from seafood wastes is a sustainable biopolymer, which can be used to constructe new materials to reduce the environmental pollution caused by non-biodegradable plastics. Herein, nanofibrous microspheres fabricated from chitin solution were used as carriers to construct three different chitin-supported Pd catalysts through diverse activation methods, subsequently revealed their differences in structure and performance. The palladium nanoparticles were firmly and highly dispersed on the microspheres due to the interconnected nanofibrous networks and functional groups of chitin, confirmed by various physicochemical characterizations. As the best candidate catalyst of Pd/chitin-Ar, in the CO oxidation reaction, which achieved 100% CO conversion with a lower Pd content, and exhibited excellent stability in 24-hours cycle reaction. Importantly, the catalyst was further applied in Heck coupling reaction, which also displayed competitive catalytic activity and stability (∼6runs, 94%). This utilizing of biomass resource to build catalyst materials would be important for the sustainable chemistry.
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- Xianglin Pei
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Thermal degradation and lifetime of β-chitin from Dosidicus gigas squid pen: Effect of impact at 9.7 GPa and a comparative study with α-chitin. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 251:116987. [PMID: 33142559 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The kinetics of thermal degradation of β-chitin extracted from Dosidicus gigas squid pen, was studied at normal conditions as well as after being subjected to the action of high-pressure impact of 9.7 GPa. The integral iso-conversional procedure of Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS) recommended by the ICTAC kinetics committee was applied to the non-isothermal data obtained from thermogravimetry (TGA). Lifetimes were predicted without assumption of any reaction model. Heating rates of β = 10, 15, 20 and 25 °C/min under nitrogen atmosphere were used from room temperature to 1300 °C. A comparative study with α-chitin was performed. All the samples were structurally and chemically characterized by several techniques. The extracted β-chitin was found to be in the monohydrate form; while with the action of high-pressure impact, it was transformed into β-chitin dehydrate showing slightly higher stability. Reliable prediction for lifetimes considering working temperatures over 425 K was found for α and β-chitin.
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Facchinatto WM, Santos DMD, Fiamingo A, Bernardes-Filho R, Campana-Filho SP, Azevedo ERD, Colnago LA. Evaluation of chitosan crystallinity: A high-resolution solid-state NMR spectroscopy approach. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 250:116891. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Morais ES, Lopes AMDC, Freire MG, Freire CSR, Coutinho JAP, Silvestre AJD. Use of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Polysaccharides Dissolution and Extraction Processes towards Sustainable Biomass Valorization. Molecules 2020; 25:E3652. [PMID: 32796649 PMCID: PMC7465760 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25163652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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A shift to a bioeconomy development model has been evolving, conducting the scientific community to investigate new ways of producing chemicals, materials and fuels from renewable resources, i.e., biomass. Specifically, technologies that provide high performance and maximal use of biomass feedstocks into commodities with reduced environmental impact have been highly pursued. A key example comprises the extraction and/or dissolution of polysaccharides, one of the most abundant fractions of biomass, which still need to be improved regarding these processes' efficiency and selectivity parameters. In this context, the use of alternative solvents and the application of less energy-intensive processes in the extraction of polysaccharides might play an important role to reach higher efficiency and sustainability in biomass valorization. This review debates the latest achievements in sustainable processes for the extraction of polysaccharides from a myriad of biomass resources, including lignocellulosic materials and food residues. Particularly, the ability of ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) to dissolve and extract the most abundant polysaccharides from natural sources, namely cellulose, chitin, starch, hemicelluloses and pectins, is scrutinized and the efficiencies between solvents are compared. The interaction mechanisms between solvent and polysaccharide are described, paving the way for the design of selective extraction processes. A detailed discussion of the work developed for each polysaccharide as well as the innovation degree and the development stage of dissolution and extraction technologies is presented. Their advantages and disadvantages are also identified, and possible synergies by integrating microwave- and ultrasound-assisted extraction (MAE and UAE) or a combination of both (UMAE) are briefly described. Overall, this review provides key information towards the design of more efficient, selective and sustainable extraction and dissolution processes of polysaccharides from biomass.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (E.S.M.); (A.M.d.C.L.); (M.G.F.); (C.S.R.F.); (J.A.P.C.)
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Nawawi WMFBW, Jones M, Murphy RJ, Lee KY, Kontturi E, Bismarck A. Nanomaterials Derived from Fungal Sources-Is It the New Hype? Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:30-55. [PMID: 31592650 PMCID: PMC7076696 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b01141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Greener alternatives to synthetic polymers are constantly being investigated and sought after. Chitin is a natural polysaccharide that gives structural support to crustacean shells, insect exoskeletons, and fungal cell walls. Like cellulose, chitin resides in nanosized structural elements that can be isolated as nanofibers and nanocrystals by various top-down approaches, targeted at disintegrating the native construct. Chitin has, however, been largely overshadowed by cellulose when discussing the materials aspects of the nanosized components. This Perspective presents a thorough overview of chitin-related materials research with an analytical focus on nanocomposites and nanopapers. The red line running through the text emphasizes the use of fungal chitin that represents several advantages over the more popular crustacean sources, particularly in terms of nanofiber isolation from the native matrix. In addition, many β-glucans are preserved in chitin upon its isolation from the fungal matrix, enabling new horizons for various engineering solutions.
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- Wan M. F. B. W. Nawawi
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, U.K.
- Department
of Biotechnology Engineering, International
Islamic University Malaysia, P.O. Box 10, 50728 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School
of Engineering, RMIT University, Bundoora
East Campus, P.O. Box 71, Bundoora 3083, Victoria, Australia
- Polymer and
Composite Engineering (PaCE) Group, Institute of Materials Chemistry
and Research, Faculty of Chemistry, University
of Vienna, Währinger
Strasse 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Centre
for Environment & Sustainability, University
of Surrey, Arthur C Clarke
building, Floor 2, Guildford GU2 7XH, U.K.
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- Department
of Aeronautics, Imperial College London,
South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, U.K.
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, U.K.
- Polymer and
Composite Engineering (PaCE) Group, Institute of Materials Chemistry
and Research, Faculty of Chemistry, University
of Vienna, Währinger
Strasse 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Bioproduction of N-acetyl-glucosamine from colloidal α-chitin using an enzyme cocktail produced by Aeromonas caviae CHZ306. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 35:114. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-019-2694-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Robust methylcellulose hydrogels reinforced with chitin nanocrystals. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 213:311-319. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Montroni D, Marzec B, Valle F, Nudelman F, Falini G. β-Chitin Nanofibril Self-Assembly in Aqueous Environments. Biomacromolecules 2019; 20:2421-2429. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Devis Montroni
- Dipartimento di Chimica “G. Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, via F. Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Road, EH9 3FJ Edinburgh, U.K
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute for Nanostructured Materials (ISMN), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase (CSGI), ISMN-CNR, 40129 Bologna, Italy
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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Road, EH9 3FJ Edinburgh, U.K
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- Dipartimento di Chimica “G. Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, via F. Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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Jung HS, Kim MH, Park WH. Preparation and Structural Investigation of Novel β-Chitin Nanocrystals from Cuttlefish Bone. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:1744-1752. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.8b01652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Hyeong-Seop Jung
- Department of Advanced Organic Materials and Textile Engineering System, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- Department of Advanced Organic Materials and Textile Engineering System, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- Department of Advanced Organic Materials and Textile Engineering System, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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González JA, Bafico JG, Villanueva ME, Giorgieri SA, Copello GJ. Continuous flow adsorption of ciprofloxacin by using a nanostructured chitin/graphene oxide hybrid material. Carbohydr Polym 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Bogdanova OI, Chvalun SN. Polysaccharide-based natural and synthetic nanocomposites. POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES A 2018. [DOI: 10.1134/s0965545x16050047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lee D, Lim YW, Im HG, Jeong S, Ji S, Kim YH, Choi GM, Park JU, Lee JY, Jin J, Bae BS. Bioinspired Transparent Laminated Composite Film for Flexible Green Optoelectronics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:24161-24168. [PMID: 28656756 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b03126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Herein, we report a new version of a bioinspired chitin nanofiber (ChNF) transparent laminated composite film (HCLaminate) made of siloxane hybrid materials (hybrimers) reinforced with ChNFs, which mimics the nanofiber-matrix structure of hierarchical biocomposites. Our HCLaminate is produced via vacuum bag compressing and subsequent UV-curing of the matrix resin-impregnated ChNF transparent paper (ChNF paper). It is worthwhile to note that this new type of ChNF-based transparent substrate film retains the strengths of the original ChNF paper and compensates for ChNF paper's drawbacks as a flexible transparent substrate. As a result, compared with high-performance synthetic plastic films, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(ether sulfone), poly(ethylene naphthalate), and polyimide, our HCLaminate is characterized to exhibit extremely smooth surface topography, outstanding optical clarity, high elastic modulus, high dimensional stability, etc. To prove our HCLaminate as a substrate film, we use it to fabricate flexible perovskite solar cells and a touch-screen panel. As far as we know, this work is the first to demonstrate flexible optoelectronics, such as flexible perovskite solar cells and a touch-screen panel, actually fabricated on a composite film made of ChNF. Given its desirable macroscopic properties, we envision our HCLaminate being utilized as a transparent substrate film for flexible green optoelectronics.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wearable Electronics Research Group, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , 50 UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wearable Electronics Research Group, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , 50 UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ulsan , 93 Daehak-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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Suenaga S, Nikaido N, Totani K, Kawasaki K, Ito Y, Yamashita K, Osada M. Effect of purification method of β-chitin from squid pen on the properties of β-chitin nanofibers. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 91:987-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.06.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2016] [Revised: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Jin J, Lee D, Im HG, Han YC, Jeong EG, Rolandi M, Choi KC, Bae BS. Chitin Nanofiber Transparent Paper for Flexible Green Electronics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2016; 28:5169-75. [PMID: 27146562 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201600336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Revised: 03/03/2016] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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A transparent paper made of chitin nanofibers (ChNF) is introduced and its utilization as a substrate for flexible organic light-emitting diodes is demonstrated. Given its promising macroscopic properties, biofriendly characteristics, and availability of the raw material, the utilization of the ChNF transparent paper as a structural platform for flexible green electronics is envisaged.
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- Jungho Jin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ulsan, 93 Daehak-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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Mouchet SR, Tabarrant T, Lucas S, Su BL, Vukusic P, Deparis O. Vapor sensing with a natural photonic cell. OPTICS EXPRESS 2016; 24:12267-12280. [PMID: 27410142 DOI: 10.1364/oe.24.012267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Photonic structures encased by a permeable envelope give rise to iridescent blue color in the scales covering the male Hoplia coerulea beetle. This structure comprises a periodic porous multilayer. The color of these scales is known for changing from blue to green upon contact with water despite the presence of the envelope. This optical system has been referred to as a photonic cell due to the role of the envelope that mediates fluid exchanges with the surrounding environment. Following from previously studied liquid-induced changes in the color appearance of H. coerulea, we measured vapor-induced color changes in its appearance. This response to vapor exposure was marked by reflectance redshift and an increase in peak reflectance intensity. Different physico-chemical processes were investigated to explain the increase in reflectance intensity, a property not usually associated with vapor-induced optical signature changes. These simulations indicated the optical response arose from physisorption of a liquid film on the beetle scales followed by liquid penetration through the envelope and the filling of micropores within the body of the photonic structure.
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Advanced Nano-biocomposites Based on Starch. POLYSACCHARIDES 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-16298-0_50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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González JA, Villanueva ME, Peralta Ramos ML, Pérez CJ, Piehl LL, Copello GJ. Chitin based hybrid composites reinforced with graphene derivatives: a nanoscale study. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra13563j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Two hybrid materials composed by chitin and nGO/rGO were obtained. nGO acts as a more efficient reinforcer than rGO due to the higher amount of hydrogen bondings established with chitin.
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- Joaquín Antonio González
- Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- C1113AAD Buenos Aires
- Argentina
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- Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- C1113AAD Buenos Aires
- Argentina
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- Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- C1113AAD Buenos Aires
- Argentina
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- Instituto en Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnologías de Materiales
- Universidad de Mar del Plata
- CP7600 Mar del Plata
- Argentina
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- Cátedra de Física
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- Argentina
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- Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- C1113AAD Buenos Aires
- Argentina
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El Kadib A. Chitosan as a sustainable organocatalyst: a concise overview. CHEMSUSCHEM 2015; 8:217-244. [PMID: 25470553 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201402718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2014] [Revised: 09/20/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Increased demand for more sustainable materials and chemical processes has tremendously advanced the use of polysaccharides, which are natural biopolymers, in domains such as adsorption, catalysis, and as an alternative chemical feedstock. Among these biopolymers, the use of chitosan, which is obtained by deacetylation of natural chitin, is on the increase due to the presence of amino groups on the polymer backbone that makes it a natural cationic polymer. The ability of chitosan-based materials to form open-network, macroporous, high-surface-area hydrogels with accessible basic surface sites has enabled their use not only as macrochelating ligands for active metal catalysts and as a support to disperse nanosized particles, but also as a direct organocatalyst. This review provides a concise overview of the use of native and modified chitosan, possessing different textural properties and chemical properties, as organocatalysts. Organocatalysis with chitosan is primarily focused on carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, multicomponent heterocycle formation reactions, biodiesel production, and carbon dioxide fixation through [3+2] cycloaddition. Furthermore, the chiral, helical organization of the chitosan skeleton lends itself to use in enantioselective catalysis. Chitosan derivatives generally display reactivity similar to homogeneous bases, ionic liquids, and organic and inorganic salts. However, the introduction of cooperative acid-base interactions at active sites substantially enhances reactivity. These functional biopolymers can also be easily recovered and reused several times under solvent-free conditions. These accomplishments highlight the important role that natural biopolymers play in furthering more sustainable chemistry.
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- Abdelkrim El Kadib
- Euro-Med Research Institute, Engineering Division, Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF), Fès Shore, Route de Sidi Hrazem, 30070 Fès (Morocco).
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Muzzarelli RAA, El Mehtedi M, Mattioli-Belmonte M. Emerging biomedical applications of nano-chitins and nano-chitosans obtained via advanced eco-friendly technologies from marine resources. Mar Drugs 2014; 12:5468-502. [PMID: 25415349 PMCID: PMC4245541 DOI: 10.3390/md12115468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The present review article is intended to direct attention to the technological advances made in the 2010-2014 quinquennium for the isolation and manufacture of nanofibrillar chitin and chitosan. Otherwise called nanocrystals or whiskers, n-chitin and n-chitosan are obtained either by mechanical chitin disassembly and fibrillation optionally assisted by sonication, or by e-spinning of solutions of polysaccharides often accompanied by poly(ethylene oxide) or poly(caprolactone). The biomedical areas where n-chitin may find applications include hemostasis and wound healing, regeneration of tissues such as joints and bones, cell culture, antimicrobial agents, and dermal protection. The biomedical applications of n-chitosan include epithelial tissue regeneration, bone and dental tissue regeneration, as well as protection against bacteria, fungi and viruses. It has been found that the nano size enhances the performances of chitins and chitosans in all cases considered, with no exceptions. Biotechnological approaches will boost the applications of the said safe, eco-friendly and benign nanomaterials not only in these fields, but also for biosensors and in targeted drug delivery areas.
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- Riccardo A A Muzzarelli
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical & Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, IT-60100 Ancona, Italy.
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering & Mathematical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, IT-60100 Ancona, Italy.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical & Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, IT-60100 Ancona, Italy.
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Perrin E, Bizot H, Cathala B, Capron I. Chitin Nanocrystals for Pickering High Internal Phase Emulsions. Biomacromolecules 2014; 15:3766-71. [DOI: 10.1021/bm5010417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Emilie Perrin
- UR1268 Biopolymères
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Assemblages, INRA, F-44316 Nantes, France
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- UR1268 Biopolymères
Interactions
Assemblages, INRA, F-44316 Nantes, France
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- UR1268 Biopolymères
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Assemblages, INRA, F-44316 Nantes, France
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- UR1268 Biopolymères
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Assemblages, INRA, F-44316 Nantes, France
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Ghanbarzadeh B, Oleyaei SA, Almasi H. Nanostructured Materials Utilized in Biopolymer-based Plastics for Food Packaging Applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2014; 55:1699-723. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2012.731023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Rolandi M, Rolandi R. Self-assembled chitin nanofibers and applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2014; 207:216-22. [PMID: 24556234 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2014.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2013] [Revised: 01/23/2014] [Accepted: 01/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Self-assembled natural biomaterials offer a variety of ready-made nanostructures available for basic science research and technological applications. Most natural structural materials are made of self-assembled nanofibers with diameters in the nanometer range. Among these materials, chitin is the second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose and is part of the exoskeleton or arthropods and mollusk shells. Chitin has several desirable properties as a biomaterial including mechanical strength, chemical and thermal stability, and biocompatibility. However, chitin insolubility in most organic solvents has somewhat limited its use. In this research highlight, we describe recent developments in producing biogenic chitin nanofibers using self-assembly from a solution of squid pen β-chitin in hexafluoroisopropanol. With this solution based assembly, we have demonstrated chitin-silk composite self-assembly, chitin nanofiber fabrication across length-scales, and manufacturing of chitin nanofiber substrates for tissue engineering.
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Wang C, Esker AR. Nanocrystalline chitin thin films. Carbohydr Polym 2014; 102:151-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.10.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2013] [Revised: 10/26/2013] [Accepted: 10/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hassanzadeh P, Sun W, de Silva JP, Jin J, Makhnejia K, Cross GLW, Rolandi M. Mechanical properties of self-assembled chitin nanofiber networks. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:2461-2466. [DOI: 10.1039/c3tb21550d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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González JA, Mazzobre MF, Villanueva ME, Díaz LE, Copello GJ. Chitin hybrid materials reinforced with graphene oxide nanosheets: chemical and mechanical characterisation. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra47986b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A novel hybrid material of chitin–nGO was obtained. nGO reinforces the material by rearrangement of chitin chains, improving its chemical and mechanical properties.
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- Joaquín Antonio González
- Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- IQUIMEFA (UBA-CONICET)
- C1113AAD Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Industrias
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales – Universidad de Buenos Aires y CONICET
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- IQUIMEFA (UBA-CONICET)
- C1113AAD Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- IQUIMEFA (UBA-CONICET)
- C1113AAD Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
- IQUIMEFA (UBA-CONICET)
- C1113AAD Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Jung J, Zhao Y. Alkali- or acid-induced changes in structure, moisture absorption ability and deacetylating reaction of β-chitin extracted from jumbo squid (Dosidicus gigas) pens. Food Chem 2013; 152:355-62. [PMID: 24444948 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.11.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2013] [Revised: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 11/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Alkali- or acid-induced structural modifications in β-chitin from squid (Dosidicus gigas, d'Orbigny, 1835) pens and their moisture absorption ability (MAA) and deacetylating reaction were investigated and compared with α-chitin from shrimp shells. β-Chitin was converted into the α-form after 3h in 40% NaOH or 1-3 h in 40% HCl solution, and α-chitin obtained from NaOH treatment had higher MAA than had native α-chitin, due to polymorphic destructions. In contrast, induced α-chitin from acid treatment of β-chitin had few polymorphic modifications, showing no significant change (P>0.05) in MAA. β-Chitin was more susceptible to alkali deacetylation than was α-chitin, and required a lower concentration of NaOH and shorter reaction time. These results demonstrate that alkali- or acid-treated β-chitin retained high susceptibility toward solvents, which in turn resulted in good biological activity of β-chitosan for use as a natural antioxidant and antimicrobial substance or application as edible coatings and films for various food applications.
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- Jooyeoun Jung
- Department of Food Science & Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-6602, USA
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-6602, USA.
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Wan AC, Tai BC. CHITIN — A promising biomaterial for tissue engineering and stem cell technologies. Biotechnol Adv 2013; 31:1776-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2013.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 09/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Guan Y, Bian J, Peng F, Zhang XM, Sun RC. High strength of hemicelluloses based hydrogels by freeze/thaw technique. Carbohydr Polym 2013; 101:272-80. [PMID: 24299774 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.08.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Revised: 08/23/2013] [Accepted: 08/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Novel hydrogels were prepared from hemicelluloses, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and chitin nanowhiskers through 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 times of freeze/thaw cycle. These hydrogels were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), swelling property, and compressive strength. The repeated freeze/thaw cycles induced physically crosslinked chains packing among these polymers, and a phase separation caused by the hydrogen bonds. Larger pores led to a high swelling degree, whereas the formation of compact structure after multiple freeze/thaw cycles resulted in high mechanical strength and thermal stability. The highest compressive strength of these hydrogels was achieved by the 9 times of freeze/thaw cycles with compressive stress of 10.5 MPa. This work provides a remarkable way for the preparation of hydrogels with good mechanical properties by physical method.
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- Ying Guan
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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Jin J, Hassanzadeh P, Perotto G, Sun W, Brenckle MA, Kaplan D, Omenetto FG, Rolandi M. A biomimetic composite from solution self-assembly of chitin nanofibers in a silk fibroin matrix. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2013; 25:4482-7. [PMID: 23788326 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201301429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2013] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A chitin nanofiber-silk biomimetic nanocomposite with enhanced mechanical properties is self-assembled from solution to yield ultrafine chitin nanofibers embedded in a silk matrix.
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- Jungho Jin
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
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Buschmann MD, Merzouki A, Lavertu M, Thibault M, Jean M, Darras V. Chitosans for delivery of nucleic acids. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2013; 65:1234-70. [PMID: 23872012 PMCID: PMC7103275 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2013.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2012] [Revised: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 07/05/2013] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Alternatives to efficient viral vectors in gene therapy are desired because of their poor safety profiles. Chitosan is a promising non-viral nucleotide delivery vector because of its biocompatibility, biodegradability, low immunogenicity and ease of manufacturing. Since the transfection efficiency of chitosan polyplexes is relatively low compared to viral counterparts, there is an impetus to gain a better understanding of the structure-performance relationship. Recent progress in preparation and characterisation has enabled coupling analysis of chitosans structural parameters that has led to increased TE by tailoring of chitosan's structure. In this review, we summarize the recent advances that have lead to a more rational design of chitosan polyplexes. We present an integrated review of all major areas of chitosan-based transfection, including preparation, chitosan and polyplexes physicochemical characterisation, in vitro and in vivo assessment. In each, we present the obstacles to efficient transfection and the strategies adopted over time to surmount these impediments.
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- Michael D Buschmann
- Dept. Chemical Engineering and Inst. Biomedical Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Zuber M, Zia KM, Barikani M. Chitin and Chitosan Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites. ADVANCES IN NATURAL POLYMERS 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-20940-6_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Applications of magnetic resonance spectroscopy to chitin from insect cuticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2012; 51:514-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2012.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2012] [Accepted: 06/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Preparation of highly porous β-chitin structure through nonsolvent–solvent exchange-induced phase separation and supercritical CO2 drying. J Supercrit Fluids 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2012.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Chen JL, Zhao Y. Effect of Molecular Weight, Acid, and Plasticizer on the Physicochemical and Antibacterial Properties of β-Chitosan Based Films. J Food Sci 2012; 77:E127-36. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2012.02686.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ratanajiajaroen P, Ohshima M. Synthesis, release ability and bioactivity evaluation of chitin beads incorporated with curcumin for drug delivery applications. J Microencapsul 2012; 29:549-58. [DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2012.668954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- P. Ratanajiajaroen
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyoto University, Katsura Campus,
Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyoto University, Katsura Campus,
Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan
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Chitin is the second most abundant semicrystalline polysaccharide. Like cellulose, the amorphous domains of chitin can also be removed under certain conditions such as acidolysis to give rise to crystallites in nanoscale, which are the so-called chitin nanocrystals or chitin whiskers (CHWs). CHW together with other organic nanoparticles such as cellulose whisker (CW) and starch nanocrystal show many advantages over traditional inorganic nanoparticles such as easy availability, nontoxicity, biodegradability, low density, and easy modification. They have been widely used as substitutes for inorganic nanoparticles in reinforcing polymer nanocomposites. The research and development of CHW related areas are much slower than those of CW. However, CHWs are still of strategic importance in the resource scarcity periods because of their abundant availability and special properties. During the past decade, increasing studies have been done on preparation of CHWs and their application in reinforcing polymer nanocomposites. Some other applications such as being used as feedstock to prepare chitosan nanoscaffolds have also been investigated. This Article is to review the recent development on CHW related studies.
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- Jian-Bing Zeng
- Center for Degradable and Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory of Eco-Friendly Polymeric Materials (Sichuan), Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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Nishiyama Y, Noishiki Y, Wada M. X-ray Structure of Anhydrous β-Chitin at 1 Å Resolution. Macromolecules 2011. [DOI: 10.1021/ma102240r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Yoshiharu Nishiyama
- Centre de Recherches sur les Macromolécules Végétales (CERMAV-CNRS), BP 53, F-38041Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
- College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Gyeonggi-do 446-701, Korea
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Chang PR, Jian R, Yu J, Ma X. Starch-based composites reinforced with novel chitin nanoparticles. Carbohydr Polym 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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From Natural Polysaccharides to Materials for Catalysis, Adsorption, and Remediation. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2010; 294:165-97. [DOI: 10.1007/128_2010_56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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