The Effect of Molecular Weight on the Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan from <i>Loligo opalescens</i> for Food Packaging Applications

The Effect of Molecular Weight on the Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan from <i>Loligo opalescens</i> for Food Packaging Applications

The growing requirement for sustainable processes has boosted the development of biodegradable plastic-based materials incorporating bioactive compounds obtained from waste, adding value to these products. Chitosan (Ch) is a biopolymer that can be obtained by deacetylation of chitin (found abundantl...

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Main Authors: Luciana C. Gomes, Sara I. Faria, Jesus Valcarcel, José A. Vázquez, Miguel A. Cerqueira, Lorenzo Pastrana, Ana I. Bourbon, Filipe J. Mergulhão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
chitin
chitosan
marine waste
antimicrobial activity
poly(lactic acid)
active packaging
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/7/384

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