Chitosan nanocomposites as a nano-bio tool in phytopathogen control.

Chitosan, an economically viable and versatile biopolymer, exhibits a wide array of advantageous physicochemical and biological properties. Chitosan nanocomposites, formed by the amalgamation of chitosan or chitosan nanoparticles with other nanoparticles or materials, have garnered extensive attention across agricultural, pharmaceutical, and biomedical domains. These nanocomposites have been rigorously investigated due to their diverse applications, notably in combatting plant pathogens.

Recent advances in immuno-based methods for the detection of Ralstonia solanacearum.

Ralstonia solanacearum (RS) is a widely recognized phytopathogenic bacterium which is responsible for causing devastating losses in a wide range of economically significant crops. Timely and accurate detection of this pathogen is pivotal to implementing effective disease management strategies and preventing crop losses. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in immuno-based detection methods for RS.

Chitosan nanoparticles and based composites as a biocompatible vehicle for drug delivery: A review.

The shellfish processing industry is one of the largest growing industries across the globe with a market size of around USD 62B. However, it also leads to a significant environmental issue as it produces >80,000 tons of waste shells globally. Unfortunately, the slow degradation of this waste causes it to accumulate over time, posing a serious threat to the marine environment.

Recent advances and mechanism of antimicrobial efficacy of graphene-based materials: a review.

Graphene-based materials have undergone substantial investigation in recent years owing to their wide array of physicochemical characteristics. Employment of these materials in the current state, where infectious illnesses caused by microbes have severely damaged human life, has found widespread application in combating fatal infectious diseases. These materials interact with the physicochemical characteristics of the microbial cell and alter or damage them.

Graphene in nanomedicine: A review on nano-bio factors and antibacterial activity.

Graphene-based nanomaterials possess potent antibacterial activity and have engrossed immense interest among researchers as an active armour against pathogenic microbes. A comprehensive perception of the antibacterial activity of these nanomaterials is critical to the fabrication of highly effective antimicrobial nanomaterials, which results in highly efficient and enhanced activity. These materials owing to their antimicrobial activity are utilized as nanomedicine against various pathogenic microbes.

Multifunctional role of carbon dot-based polymer nanocomposites in biomedical applications: a review.

Carbon-based 0D materials have shown tremendous potential in the development of biomedical applications of the next generation. The astounding results are primarily motivated by their distinctive nanoarchitecture and unique properties. Integrating these properties of 0D carbon nanomaterials into various polymer systems has orchestrated exceptional potential for their use in the development of sustainable and cutting-edge biomedical applications such as biosensors, bioimaging, biomimetic implants and many more.