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Synthesis and characterization of chitosan ethers: Hydroxypropyl chitosan and Hydroxyethyl chitosan
MANAS: Journal of EngineeringThe hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) and hydroxyethyl chitosan (HECH) are multifunctional chitosan derivatives with biocompatible and biodegradable properties. Due to their hydroxypropyl and hydroxethyl groups, they have water solubility, moisture retention,
Mehmet Tumer +3 more
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N-(o-carboxybenzyl) chitosan, N-carboxymethyl chitosan and dithiocarbamate chitosan: new chelating derivatives of chitosan [PDF]
Pure and Applied Chemistry, 1982 Abstract
Riccardo A.A. Müzzarelli, Fabio Tanfani
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Chitosan: Properties and Its Application in Agriculture in Context of Molecular Weight
Polymers, 2023 Chitosan is a naturally occurring compound that can be obtained from deacetylated chitin, which is obtained from various sources such as fungi, crustaceans, and insects. Commercially, chitosan is produced from crustaceans.
R. Román-Doval +4 more
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Chitosan: An Overview of Its Properties and Applications
Polymers, 2021 Chitosan has garnered much interest due to its properties and possible applications. Every year the number of publications and patents based on this polymer increase.
I. Aranaz +6 more
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Chitosan: Sources, Processing and Modification Techniques
Gels, 2022 Chitosan, a copolymer of glucosamine and N-acetyl glucosamine, is derived from chitin. Chitin is found in cell walls of crustaceans, fungi, insects and in some algae, microorganisms, and some invertebrate animals. Chitosan is emerging as a very important
A. Pellis, G. Guebitz, G. Nyanhongo
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Chitosan Based Materials in Cosmetic Applications: A Review
Molecules, 2023 This review provides a report on the properties and recent advances in the application of chitosan and chitosan-based materials in cosmetics. Chitosan is a polysaccharide that can be obtained from chitin via the deacetylation process.
Karolina Kulka, A. Sionkowska
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Scientific Reports, 2022 Due to their properties and applications, the growing demand for chitin and chitosan has stimulated the market to find more sustainable alternatives to the current commercial source (crustaceans).
Micaela Triunfo +11 more
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Scientific Reports, 2022 Growing antimicrobial resistance has prompted researchers to identify new natural molecules with antimicrobial potential. In this perspective, attention has been focused on biopolymers that could also be functional in the medical field.
Annalisa Guarnieri +9 more
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Antimicrobial Actions and Applications of Chitosan
Polymers, 2021 Chitosan is a naturally originating product that can be applied in many areas due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and nontoxic properties. The broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of chitosan offers great commercial potential for this product.
Cai-Ling Ke +3 more
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Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, 2021 Summary — A review covering 131 refs, shows the applications of chitosan, i.e., in water treatment, pulp and paper, medical and pharmaceutical mate rials, cosmetics, biotechnology, agriculture, food and feed additives, textile and membranes.
M. Gierszewska +2 more
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