Chitin
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Exploring the Boundless Applications of Chitosan: From Biomedical Marvel to Environmental Saviour
Abstract: Chitosan has attracted much interest because of its versatile properties and possible numerous usages in diversified industrial applications. Chitosan is having poor solubility in neutral and basic media and this is limiting its use. Chitosan is not a single polymer and do not have a defined structure. Chitosan is family of molecules with different composition, size & monomer units’ distribution and these characteristics have effect on the biological & technological …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Recent Trends in Production, Characterization, and Utilization of Fungal Chitosan
Abstract: Chitosan is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature after cellulose that can be extracted from marine sources, as well as from agricultural waste products such as mushrooms or other fungal sources following chitin deacetylation. The consistent production of these glycans by fungi is unaffected by seasonal changes, allowing for precise process control. This results in a more consistent quality of the final product. Currently, crustacean shells and other marine …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–31 Read article