JOURNAL ARTICLE

Valorization of chitosan for sustainable soap production: Development, performance evaluation, and hygiene applications.

  • Published In: Journal of Bioactive & Compatible Polymers, 2025, v. 40, n. 1. P. 68 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Senthil, Aishwarya; Sakthivel, Vignesh; Amuthan Jayanthi, Pavithra; Rahmathullah, Azmathullah; Ramachandran, Saravanan 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the development of sustainable soap incorporating low molecular weight chitosan (LMWCH) derived from discarded cephalopod waste, specifically the gladius of Sepia lessoniana. The study details the extraction of chitosan from marine waste, its molecular weight reduction via gamma irradiation to 982 Da, and its incorporation into soap formulations. The resulting soap demonstrated favorable physicochemical properties—including a moisture content of 17.13%, pH of 9, low free fatty acid content (0.21%), and high total fatty matter (79.56%)—along with significant antimicrobial activity against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Candida albicans. These findings suggest that LMWCH-enriched soaps offer a promising approach to waste valorization, combining environmental sustainability with enhanced antimicrobial efficacy for potential use in hygiene products.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Bioactive & Compatible Polymers. 2025/01, Vol. 40, Issue 1, p68
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0883-9115
  • DOI:10.1177/08839115241287216
  • Accession Number:181774639
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