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Environmental implications of Chitosan nanostructures
Summary
This review examines the environmental implications of chitosan nanostructures, focusing on the biopolymer's chemical and mechanical modification capabilities that enable its use in advanced membrane adsorbent applications. Researchers found that chitosan's unique properties make it a promising sustainable alternative material for environmental remediation, particularly given its biodegradable nature compared to synthetic polymer-based adsorbents.
Chitosan (CS), as a biopolymer, has unrivalled chemical and mechanical modification capabilities to develop novel characteristics, functions, and applications, particularly in the manufacture of cutting-edge membrane adsorbents.
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