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Natural Polysaccharide: Synthesis, Modification and Application II
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Natural Polysaccharide: Synthesis, Modification and Application II

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 746

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Dr. Lili Wang

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Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles (Ministry of Education), College of Textiles Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
Interests: modification of natural polysaccharide; natural antibacterial agent; biomass flame retardant; natural surfactant
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Dear Colleagues,

Natural polysaccharides have garnered significant attention due to their sustainability, biodegradability, and environmental friendliness. There are abundant functional groups in the structure of natural polysaccharides with the potential for chemical modification via different approaches. Modified polysaccharides can be applied in many fields, such as chemical engineering, medicine, electronic engineering, textiles, and so on.

This Special Issue of the open access journal Polymers aims to collect cutting-edge, innovative and original research papers on the topic of “Natural Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Modification and Application”. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Synthesis of natural polysaccharides;
  • Modification of natural polysaccharides;
  • Development of new natural polysaccharides;
  • Structural characterization of natural polysaccharides;
  • Functional materials based on natural polysaccharides;
  • Application of new natural polysaccharides.

We look forward to receiving contributions describing natural polysaccharides.

Dr. Lili Wang
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • synthesis of natural polysaccharides
  • modification of natural polysaccharides
  • biomass polysaccharide
  • natural surfactant
  • functional natural polymer
  • natural emulsion

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Enhancing Chitosan Fibers: A Dual Approach with Tripolyphosphate and Ursolic Acid
by César I. Hérnandez Vázquez, Zbigniew Draczyński, Dominik Borkowski and Dorota Kaźmierczak
Polymers 2024, 16(4), 461; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16040461 - 07 Feb 2024
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Chitosan, a well-established biomaterial known for its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and bioactivity, has been the focus of extensive research in recent years. This study explores the enhancement of chitosan fibers’ properties through wet impregnation with either ursolic acid (UA) or cross-linking with tripolyphosphate (TPP). [...] Read more.
Chitosan, a well-established biomaterial known for its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and bioactivity, has been the focus of extensive research in recent years. This study explores the enhancement of chitosan fibers’ properties through wet impregnation with either ursolic acid (UA) or cross-linking with tripolyphosphate (TPP). In the first experiment, chitosan fibers were treated with UA, for varying immersion set points (1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 h). FTIR, SEM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy analyses demonstrated a chemical reaction between chitosan and UA, with stability reached after 2 h of immersion. Antibacterial testing revealed that chitosan fibers impregnated with UA exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, notably Staphylococcus aureus. The second experiment involved modifying chitosan fibers’ surfaces with a 1% w/v TPP solution for the same periods of time (1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 h). Subsequently, the investigation involved FTIR, SEM, and dynamometry analyses, which revealed successful cross-linking between chitosan and TPP ions, resulting in improved tensile strength after 2 h of immersion. This dual-approach study highlights the potential of chitosan fibers for diverse applications, from wound-healing dressings to antibacterial materials against Gram-positive bacteria. Full article
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