Composite films based on chitosan incorporating molybdenum disulfide nanosheets and zinc oxide nanoparticles with potential antibacterial application.

There is a growing interest in finding alternative materials for food packaging because synthetic plastic materials pose a significant risk to the environment. Chitosan, a natural polymer, is both biodegradable and non-toxic. The present study aimed to prepare composite films made from chitosan, molybdenum disulfide, and zinc oxide (chi-ZnO-MoS).

Physical-Chemical Crosslinked Electrospun Tuber Protein-Chitosan-Poly(Ethylene Oxide) Nanofibers with Antibacterial Activity and Cytocompatibility.

Background: Electrospun nanofibers based on tuber (CET) protein are considered as a promising material for wound dressing applications. However, the use of these nanofibers in aqueous conditions has poor stability. The present study was performed to obtain insights into the crosslinked electrospun CET's protein-chitosan (CS)-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) nanofibers and to evaluate their potential for wound dressing applications.