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Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Chitosan from Vannamei Shrimp Shell (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Highlight Research • New method to synthesis nano chitosan from Vannamei shrimp with high Deacetylation Degree • Nano chitosan from Vannamei shrimp can adsorb heavy metal Fe up to 81.35% • Shrimp shells as an alternative adsorbents for Fe ...
Dian Wijaya Kurniawidi +6 more
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Conventionally, chitosan hydrogels are acidic and contain toxic chemicals because chitosan is soluble only in acidic solvents and requires toxic additives such as chemical crosslinkers and polymerization agents to fabricate chitosan hydrogels.
Yusuke Yamashita +3 more
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N-octyl chitosan derivatives as amphiphilic carrier agents for herbicide formulations
This study investigates the potential of N-octyl chitosan derivatives, namely N-octyl-O-sulfate chitosan (NOOSC), N-octyl-N-succinyl chitosan (NONSC) and N-octyl-O-glycol chitosan (NOOGC) as amphiphilic carrier agents for atrazine in water-insoluble ...
Kamari Azlan, Yusoff Siti Najiah Mohd
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Characteristics of chitosan from Penaeus monodon on chitosan-gelatin suspension viscosity
Background: Chitosan synthesized from Penaeus monodon shells was developed into a chitosan-gelatin suspension as an injectable bone substitute for socket preservation. Purpose: To investigate the characteristics of chitosan from P.
Widyasri Prananingrum +7 more
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Utilization and Characterization of Oyster Shell as Chitosan and Nanochitosan
Oyster is one of bivalve groups widely consumed by human, thus, it results in producing huge waste shells affecting the environment. One way to increase the value of oyster shells is to process them into chitosan.
Lia Handayani +2 more
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Pineapple Leaves Fiber (PALF) Crosslinked with Chitosan for Antimicrobial Properties
The goal of this study is to treat pineapple leaves fiber (PALF) with chitosan for antimicrobial properties. The treated PALF with chitosan was then crosslinked with crosslinking agent; butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) to preserve chitosan in the PALF ...
Norazreen A Jalil +4 more
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Of recent, immense attention has been given to chitosan in the biomedical field due to its valuable biochemical and physiological properties. Traditionally, the chief source of chitosan is chitin from crab and shrimp shells.
Kenneth Ssekatawa +8 more
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Chitosan nanoparticles are promising polymeric and bio-based nanoparticles that have considerably gained a lot of interest in recent years due to their potential applications. They have significant promise as nanocarriers, which may encapsulate molecules
Dare Victor Abere +3 more
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PENGARUH KONSENTRASI KITOSAN TERHADAP AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI DENGAN METODE DIFUSI AGAR (SUMUR
The aim of this work was to obtain the minimal concentration of chitosan which possess antibacterial characteristic. The concentrations of chitosan that used were 0%; 0,2%; 0,4%; 0,6%; and 0,8% (w/v), whereas bacteria cultures used to examine ...
Fibra Nurainy +2 more
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Nanofibers have been prepared from the mixture of chitosan, polyethylene oxide (PEO) and Colocasia esculenta flour (CE flour) by using the electrospinning method. Two different nanofibers were formulated, containing chitosan-PEO and chitosan-PEO-CE flour.
Riesca Ayu Kusuma Wardhani +3 more
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