Journal of Scientific and Technical Research
Volume 11, Issue 1
Advances in Chitosan Grafted Copolymer and Their Applications
Author(s):
Chandra Shekhar Kushwaha, Rashmi Bansal, Shagun Kothari
and Saroj Kumar Shukla
Abstract
The effect of grafting on the chemical and physical properties of chitosan has been reviewed in the light their different applications i.e. biomedical, biosensor, water purification and packaging. The grafting methods and condition are discussed along with their comparative advantages and disadvantages. Further, the suitability of chitosan grafted copolymer in sensing, drug delivery, dyes removal and packaging has been described with suitable examples and illustrations
Keywords:
Chitosan, Grafting, Properties and applications