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Chitin and chitosan as novel biotechnological materials

Polymer International · 1999 · 230 citations · 10 references

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Natural SciencesBiotechnologyMaterials ScienceBiomaterialsIndustrial BiotechnologyBio-based MaterialsBiomaterial CharacterizationBiomaterial SynthesisNatural BiomaterialsSynthetic BiomaterialsChitin BiomaterialsChitin ProductionChitin-based BiomaterialsChitin-based MaterialsChitosanChitosan BiomaterialsChitosan ProductionChitosan-based Biomaterials

Abstract

The preparation of novel biotechnological materials from chitin and chitosan, and their properties are described. Their current applications and future prospects are discussed. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry

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