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    An innovative chitosan-coated aquatic feed pellets production from coastal waste using top-spray fluidized bed drying
    (2026-12-01)
    Maikaew, Jatuphat
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    Tambunlertchai, Supreeda
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    Coastal wastes such as crab shells, shrimp shells, and seaweed are rich in proteins, lipids, and bioactive compounds, making them valuable raw materials for aquafeed production. In this work, three aquatic feed pellets were developed and tested under different drying temperatures from 70 to 110 °C to evaluate the pellet durability index (PDI), specific energy consumption in water removal (SEW), and nutrient quality. The formulation containing high crab shell content showed the most balanced nutritional profile but required further improvement in mechanical strength. To address this, chitosan coating was applied using a top-spray fluidized bed system, with process conditions optimized through response surface methodology (RSM). The RSM demonstrated the optimal coating condition at a concentration of about 1.25% (w/v), a spray rate of about 32.5 mL/min, and a temperature of about 110 °C, with the lowest of drying time (DT) and specific energy consumption (SEC). The optimized coating significantly improved PDI and water solubility index while preserving nutritional balance. It also enhanced antimicrobial properties, which are desirable for feed storage. Microscopic and structural analyses confirmed good adhesion of the coating. Overall, this study demonstrates a sustainable pathway to convert coastal waste into high-quality aquafeed, offering both environmental benefits and practical value for aquaculture industries.
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    Preparation and evaluation of blend polymer films for wound dressing using vancomycin-loaded polycaprolactone and carboxymethyl cellulose via crosslinking methods: Effect of mechanical strength, antibacterial activity, and cytotoxicity
    (2024-03-01)
    Meedecha, Paweena
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    Eawsakul, Komgrit
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    Ongtanasup, Tassanee
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    Tambunlertchai, Supreeda
    Polycaprolactone (PCL) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) are two materials with beneficial properties for wound healing applications. Here, the simple preparation of PCL/CMC polymer films via the crosslinking method was demonstrated for the first time. The polymer films represented the suitable properties of liquid absorption and tensile strength to be used as a wound dressing. The blend polymer films can also load the vancomycin, which prolongs the drug release for effectiveness against S. aureus. The trifluoroethanol showed less toxicity in comparison with other crosslinking agents. This process can also be applied further in other medical devices and wound healing applications.