Chitin and Chitosan : Properties and Applications

Chitin and Chitosan : Properties and Applications

Author
Lambertus A. M. van den Broek
Publication Year
2020
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Medical Science

Chitin and Chitosan: Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review of the isolation, properties and applications of chitin and chitosan. These promising biomaterials have the potential to be broadly applied and there is a growing market for these biopolymers in areas such as medical and pharmaceutical, packaging, agricultural, textile, cosmetics, nanoparticles and more.


Keywords: Polymer Science & Technology / General Biopolymers / Chitin - Industrial applications / Chitin - Biotechnology / Chitosan -Industrial applications