Can Chitosan Be Depolymerized by Thermal Shock?

Chitosan is a biopolymer with a wide range of applications. It typically requires depolymerization to achieve a desired molecular weight for specific uses. This study investigated the potential for depolymerizing chitosan by thermal shock and grinding to produce nanochitosan. A series of thermal sho...

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Main Authors: Ana C. S. Gomes, Lázaro J. Gasparrini, Glaucia R. M. Burin, Helton J. Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Polysaccharides
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4176/5/4/40