Biopolymer chitosan: Properties, interactions and its use in the treatment of textiles

The biopolymer chitosan is obtained by the deacetylation of chitin, the second most abundant polysaccharide in nature, after cellulose. It is becoming an increasingly important biopolymer because it offers unique physico-chemical and biological properties. Due to its solubility, chitosan allows proc...

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Main Authors: Jocić Dragan, Topalović Tatjana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia 2004-01-01
Series:Hemijska Industrija
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0367-598X/2004/0367-598X0410457J.pdf