Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Subject "Chitosan"
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Comparison of extraction methods and characterisation of chitin and chitosan with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) meal
(2018-12-06)Chitin/chitosan is a natural biopolymer that has many applications in agriculture, medicine and biotechnology. Although synthesized by different organisms, crustacean shells dominate the production. The present study focused ... -
Design of Experiments Approach for Optimizing a Chitosan-Polyphosphate-Copper Based Material for Trauma Wound Treatment
(2023-10-26)The primary focus when treating traumatic wounds is to control bleeding. Once hemostasis is achieved, the priority shifts to preventing infection. Wound dressings, predominantly gauze, are used for initial on-site treatment ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF ANTIMICROBIAL EDIBLE FILMS USING LOBSTER SHELL-WASTE DERIVED CRUDE CHITOSAN
(2021-08-26)This thesis explored Atlantic lobster (Homarus americanus) shell-waste as a chitosan (LCh) source for developing antimicrobial edible films for food packaging applications. The study focused on improving the physicochemical ... -
ENCAPSULATION OF BIOACTIVE SALMON PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES WITH CHITOSAN-COATED LIPOSOMES
(2014-08-26)Bioactive low molecular weight protein hydrolysates need to be protected, transported to the targeted absorption site, and released in a controlled manner to optimize their effectiveness during oral administration. The ... -
FT-NIR Review of Application Limits and Application to Chitosan Characterization
(2017-04-12)This thesis reviews recent applications of NIR spectroscopy, specifically focusing on O-H, N-H and C-H bonds found most commonly in water, alcoholic beverages, proteins and sugars, and identifies practical errors associated ... -
The Future Trends of Sustainable Antibiofouling Research and the Development of a Naturally Derived Synergistic Antibiofouling Solution
(2024-08-28)Biofouling, the accumulation of organisms on submerged surfaces, presents a significant challenge to maritime industries, including navies, shipping/transport, aquaculture, and fisheries. The resulting drag on ship hulls ...