Mini Review on the Morphological and Microanalysis Characterization of Chitosan Nanocomposites Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

¹Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

²Department of Home Science and Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

³Nanoscience and Advanced Materials, Graduate Program (PPG-Nano), Federal University of ABC, Avenida dos Estados, 5001, 09210-580, Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil

⁴Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Clinical Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

⁵Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria

*Corresponding author: Ezegbe Chekwube Andrew, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria & Nanoscience and Advanced Materials, Graduate Program (PPG-Nano), Federal University of ABC, Avenida dos Estados, 5001, 09210-580, Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tel: +2348038042802, E-mails: [email protected]; [email protected]

Received Date: June 02, 2025

Published Date: June 26, 2025

Citation: Andrew EC, et al. (2025). Mini Review on the Morphological and Microanalysis Characterization of Chitosan Nanocomposites Using Scanning Electron Microscopy. Mathews J Pharma Sci. 9(3):52.

Copyrights: Andrew EC, et al. © (2025).

ABSTRACT

The deacetylation of chitin, leads to the production of chitosan, which is the second-most abundant natural polymer on earth today. Some of its unique appealing properties such as non-toxicity, chemical versatility, biodegradability, biocompatibility, high adsorption capacity makes them to stand out among other polymers used in formulation. Application of chitosan cuts across different spheres such as biomedical applications for wound dressing, drug delivery, biosensors, and dietary supplement. However, as a biomaterial, low mechanical strength and poor thermal stability are some of the limitations associated with chitosan. With the advent of nanotechnology over the years, chitosan has garnered immense interest as a matrix of nanocomposites that have led to the advancement in its effectiveness, eventually expanding its application areas. Chitosan nanocomposites are promising bio-based polymeric nanocomposites with exceptional biological and physicochemical properties that offer great potential for the delivery along with the controlled release of drugs and active compounds, thus functioning as a superior nanocarrier system. The application of chitosan in biomedical research such as bioimaging, cancer therapy, dentistry, and wound healing, among others has been recorded.

Keywords: Chitosan, Polymer, Formulation, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Drug Delivery.