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Extraction, Quantification, and Characterization of Chitin from Marine Biofouling Organisms Amphipods (Jassa sp.) and Hydroids (Coryne sp.)

Polysaccharides
As the demand for chitin grows, new chitin sources with unique physicochemical properties are required. Abundant biofouling species, such as amphipods and hydroids, have chitinous skeletal systems that can be utilized for chitin production.
Christopher Selvoski, Camila Flor Lobarbio, Matthew Plowman-Holmes, Peter Bell, Benie Chambers, Mathew Cumming   +5 more
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Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterization of Chitin Derivatives

Journal of Chemistry, 2013
Firstly, chitin derivatives were synthesized. For this purpose, chitin was modified via ring-opening reaction with cyclic anhydrides in lithium chloride/N,N-dimethylacetamide.
İlhan Uzun, Giray Topal
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Large scale preparation of single chitin oligomers by the combination of homogeneous acid hydrolysis and reversed phase preparative chromatography

Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 2020
Chitin oligomers received increased research and commercial attention recently because of their many excellent biological activities. However, most of these studies were based on heterogeneous oligomer mixtures.
Lei Xu, Donghai Xia, Wenchang Zhang, Zhimou Guo, Gaowa Jin, Yan Zhao, Jinsong Zhang   +6 more
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Growth on Chitin Impacts the Transcriptome and Metabolite Profiles of Antibiotic-Producing Vibrio coralliilyticus S2052 and Photobacterium galatheae S2753

mSystems, 2017
Members of the Vibrionaceae family are often associated with chitin-containing organisms, and they are thought to play a major role in chitin degradation.
Sonia Giubergia, Christopher Phippen, Kristian Fog Nielsen, Lone Gram   +3 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of synthesis approach and formulation on the physicochemical properties of chitin and chitosan from Black Soldier Fly

Results in Engineering
In recent years, numerous studies have emerged on the application of biosorbents for dyes removal from wastewater. Chitosan, a derivative of chitin, is particularly effective as a flocculant for this purpose.
Nurulhuda Azmi, Serene Sow Mun Lock, Nila Tanyela Berghuis, Ariyanti Sarwono, Nurulbaiti Listyendah Zahra, Ari Rahman, Sharjeel Waqas, Abid Salam Farooqi   +7 more
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Harnessing Fungal Biowelding for Constructing Mycelium‐Engineered Materials

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Mycelium‐bound composites (MBCs) offer low‐carbon alternatives for construction, yet interfacial bonding remains a critical challenge. This review examines fungal biowelding as a biocompatible adhesive, elucidating mycelium‐mediated interfacial mechanisms and their role in material assembly. Strategies to optimize biowelding are discussed, highlighting
Xue Brenda Bai, Xinrui Sarah Niu, Zhao Qin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chitin induces steroid-resistant airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness in mice

Allergology International, 2021
Background: Previous reports have shown that pathogen-associated patterns (PAMPs) induce the production of interleukin (IL)-1β in macrophages. Moreover, studies using mouse models also suggest that chitin, which acts as a PAMP, induces adjuvant effects ...
Tomohito Takeshige, Norihiro Harada, Sonoko Harada, Ayako Ishimori, Yoko Katsura, Hitoshi Sasano, Yuuki Sandhu, Kei Matsuno, Fumihiko Makino, Jun Ito, Ryo Atsuta, Hisaya Akiba, Kazuhisa Takahashi   +12 more
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Review on recent progress in chitosan/chitin-carbonaceous material composites for the adsorption of water pollutants.

Carbohydrate Polymers, 2020
Chitosan and chitin are categorized as low cost, renewable and eco-friendly biopolymers. However, they have low mechanical properties and unfavorable pore properties in terms of low surface area and total pore volume that limit their adsorption ...
M. J. Ahmed, B. Hameed, E. H. Hummadi
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Sustainable biomaterials based on cellulose, chitin and chitosan composites - A review

, 2021
In this review we describe recent advances of biocomposites consisting of cellulose, chitin, and chitosan. These polysaccharides are very important because they are abundant and renewable resources.
Marc Kostag, O. A. Seoud
semanticscholar   +1 more source