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The CS could be suitably modifi ed to impart desired properties due to the presence
of the amino groups. Hence, a wide variety of applications for CS has been reported
over the recent decades. Table 7.1 shows CS applications in variety of fi elds and their
principal characteristics. The supreme biocompatibility [12] and biodegradability [13]
of CS yield most potential applications in biomedical [14].

Table 7.1. The applications of chitosan in diverse area and their principal characteristics.

Chitosan Application Principal Characteristics Ref.

Water engineering Metal ionic adsorption [15]

Biocompatibility, biodegradability to harmless prod-
ucts, non-toxicity, antibacterial properties, gel form-
ing properties, and hydro-philicity, remarkable affin-
ity to proteins

[16]

Biosensors and immobilization of
enzymes and cells

Antimicrobial and wound dressing Wound healing properties [17]

Biocompatibility, biodegradable, and antimicrobial
properties Tissue engineering [18]

Biodegradable, non-toxicity, biocompatibility, high
charge density, mucoadhesion Drug and gene delivery [19]

Orthopedic/periodontal applica-
tion Antibacterial [20]

Resistance to abrasion, optical characteristics, film
forming ability Photography [21]

Cosmetic application Fungicidal and fungi static properties [22]

Biodegradability, biocompatibility, antimicrobial ac-
tivity, non-toxicity Food preservative [23]

Biodegradability, non-toxicity, antibacterial, cells ac-
tivator, disease, and insect resistant ability Agriculture [24]

Textile industry Microorganism resistance, absorption of anionic dyes [25]

High density of positive charge, non-toxicity, bio-
degradability, biocompatibility, antimicrobial, and
antifungal Paper finishing [26]

Solid-state batteries Ionic conductivity [27]

The presence of free -NH2, primary -OH, secondary
-OH

Chromatographic separations [28]

Chitosan gel for LED and NLO ap-
plications Dye containing chitosan gels [29]

Nano-Biocomposites With Chitosan Matrix
CS due to biocompatibility and biodegradability shows a great potential in biomedical
applications. However, the low physical properties of CS are most important chal-
lenge that has limited their applications. The development of high performance CS
biopolymers has received by incorporating fillers that display a significant mechanical
reinforcement [30].