Applications of Chitosan Based Schiff bases and its Complexes – A Review

Chitosan, a natural polysaccharides biopolymer is a versatile and promising biomaterial. Chitosan metal complexes stand out in their applicability in different research fields due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability properties. Presence of primary aliphatic amino group along the polymer c...

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Published inInternational Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology pp. 157 - 170
Main Authors Nair, Veena R, Jacob, Meera, Joseph, Texin, Varkey, Jaya T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.07.2021
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Summary:Chitosan, a natural polysaccharides biopolymer is a versatile and promising biomaterial. Chitosan metal complexes stand out in their applicability in different research fields due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability properties. Presence of primary aliphatic amino group along the polymer chain allows for a variety of chemical modifications, of which the most significant is imine functionalization. The ability to easily perform complexation between chitosan Schiff bases and metal ions results in metal complexes, enhancing its application, resulting in further innovation in various fields. The most recent advances of chitosan Schiff base complexes in various fields, including biomedical, catalysis, environmental, and adsorption are summarised in this review.
ISSN:2581-9429
2581-9429
DOI:10.48175/IJARSCT-1619