A Chitosan/sucrose/polyurethane composite bio-membrane was prepared by the facile drop coating method. The composite bio-membrane had a porous spongy structure composed of a physical mixing of each component. The water absorbability of the composite bio-membrane increased with increasing chitosan and sucrose contents. Furthermore, the composite bio-membrane with immobilized Aspergillus sojae ex...

For many centuries people have exploited the characteristics of the wool fibre. Most know the value of woollen clothing for keeping warm and that it retains this feature even when wet. In the home woollen blankets, carpets and materials all make life more comfortable. Sheepskin rugs are widely used on beds for long term patients to help prevent bed sores, and sheep skin car seat covers are very...

The high production yields of pigments by Talaromyces spp. and their high thermal stability have implied that industrial application interests may emerge in the food and textile industries, as they both involve subjecting the colourants to high temperatures. The present study aimed to assess the potential application of the pigments produced by Talaromyces spp. in the textile area by studying t...