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July 8, 2026PolymersOpen Access

A Critical Review of Research on the Production and Properties of Chitosan Nanoparticles, Promising for Agrobiotechnology, Obtained Through Ionic Gelation with Sodium Tripolyphosphate

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SSSergei L. ShmakovNPN. N. PozdnyakovaOTOksana V. Tkachenko

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Overview

Critical review analyzes chitosan nanoparticles for agriculture, highlighting production methods and applications.

Key Points

  • This review examines the production methods and properties of chitosan nanoparticles for agrobiotechnological applications.
  • Analyzed research publications from the past 20 years on chitosan nanoparticle production methods.
  • Focus on ionotropic gelation using sodium tripolyphosphate for cross-linking.
  • Considered physicochemical characteristics and gelation conditions affecting nanoparticle properties.
  • Identified optimal gelation conditions for desired nanoparticle size and characteristics.
  • Noted that cross-linking with tripolyphosphate can reduce biological activity of chitosan.
  • Proposed an alternative method for producing chitosan nanoparticles without cross-linking agents.

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Shmakov et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4de976d2ea289ef6283993https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18131668
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