Chitin and Chitosan Preparation from Marine Sources. Structure, Properties and Applications
This review describes the most common methods for recovery of chitin from marine organisms. In depth, both enzymatic and chemical treatments for the step of deproteinization are compared, as well as different conditions for demineralization. The conditions of chitosan preparation are also discussed,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Marine Drugs |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/3/1133 |