Preparation of Chitosan Nanocompositeswith a Macroporous Structure by Unidirectional Freezing and Subsequent Freeze-Drying

Chitosan is the N-deacetylated derivative of chitin, a naturally abundant mucopolysaccharide that consists of 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-d-glucose through a β (1→4) linkage and is found in nature as the supporting material of crustaceans, insects, etc. Chitosan has been strongly recommended as a suitable...

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Main Authors: Inmaculada Aranaz, María C. Gutiérrez, María Luisa Ferrer, Francisco del Monte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/11/5619