Chitosan as an environment friendly biomaterial – a review on recent modifications and applications
Volume: 150, Pages: 1072 - 1083
Published: May 1, 2020
Abstract
Amongst the natural polymers, chitin is the second most abundant, present mainly in fungi and exoskeleton of crustaceans. It forms a major part of the seafood waste as compiled and presented in this review and is de-acetylated to produce chitosan. Structure and properties of chitosan have been described. Biocompatible and biodegradable characteristics of chitosan have been well studied. In addition to the environmental sustainability associated...
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Title
Chitosan as an environment friendly biomaterial – a review on recent modifications and applications
Published Date
May 1, 2020
Volume
150
Pages
1072 - 1083
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