Biopolymer chitosan: potential sources, extraction methods, and emerging applications
Food manufacturing generates a considerable amount of leftovers. Garbage disposal could cause environmental and ecological issues. Nevertheless, it is often possible to convert waste into high-value usable goods. Researchers have combed through natural wastes and discovered substances that could b...
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Elsevier
2024
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| Summary: | Food manufacturing generates a considerable amount of leftovers. Garbage disposal could cause environmental
and ecological issues. Nevertheless, it is often possible to convert waste into high-value usable goods. Researchers
have combed through natural wastes and discovered substances that could be re-utilised to address the issues.
One of the materials discovered in marine waste is chitin, which could be transformed into chitosan. Chitosan is a
natural biopolymer derived from chitin, which is non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible. Therefore, chitosan
has a wide range of possible applications. Moreover, chitosan has been widely acknowledged to be an
effective biomaterial in a variety of ways. This review aims to examine more closely the primary sources of
chitosan, extraction methods, and applications. |
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