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Textile dyeing is known to have major environmental concerns, especially with the high use of toxic chemicals. The use of alternatives such as natural dyes rich in phenolic compounds has become extremely appealing in order to move towards a more sustainable circular economy. Phenolic dyes have the potential to functionalize textile fabrics with properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and UV protection. Wastes/residues from the agri-food industries stand out as highly attractive sources of these compounds, with several by-products showing promising results in textile dyeing through the implementation of more sustainable and eco-friendly processes. This review presents an up-to-date exploration of the sources of phenolic compounds used in the textile industry over the past two decades, with a primary focus on the functional properties they provide to different fabrics. The research highlights a surge in interest in this theme since 2017, accentuating a noticeable upward trend. Throughout this review, emphasis is given to by-products from the agri-food industry as the sources of these compounds. The reviewed papers lay the foundation for future research, paving the way for exploring the potential of raw materials and by-products in the creation of functional and smart textiles.
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A impossibilidade de erradicar completamente os microrganismos da cavidade oral ou dos canais radiculares estimula a procura de novos materiais que permitam cada vez mais eficazmente, controlar ou prevenir o aparecimento de infeções. A quitosana é um biopolímero com uma estrutura química e características únicas que permitem que apresente excelente biocompatibilidade e que seja facilmente processado. A panóplia de aplicações é tão fascinante como ainda mal conhecida. A constatação do potencial e do valor industrial deste biopolímero conduziu à sua utilização em muitas aplicações de interesse tecnológico e, de uma forma acentuada, na área biomédica. As suas propriedades anti-oxidantes, anti-microbianas, anti-inflamatórias, cicatrizante e de inibição da formação de biofilmes tornam a sua aplicação na odontologia particularmente interessante. Com este trabalho pretendeu-se rever a literatura existente sobre aplicações da quitosana na área odontológica.
The impossibility to completely eradicate the microorganisms from the oral cavity or from root canals has stimulated the search for new materials that efficiently prevent infections. Chitosan is a biopolymer with a unique chemical structure that renders it with outstanding biocompatibility and easy processing characteristics. The array of applications available is fascinating, as well as poorly understood. The industrial possibilities led to its use in several applications of varied technological interests, and especially in the biomedical area. Furthermore, its anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and biofilm inhibiting properties make it especially attractive to be used in the odontological arena. In this review, we address the state of the art on chitosan-based applications for odontology.
