Polysaccharides are organic polymers in which the repeating unit consists of monosaccharides. They exist in plants, animals, algae, or microbial worlds. Chitosan is a cationic linear polysaccharide of glucosamine produced from chitin deacetylation in alkaline media. Chitin is obtained from the exoskeleton of shrimps, crabs, and squids. Therefore, chitosan is environmentally benign and biodegradable. This book summarizes different aspects of chitosan and its derived materials, addressing isolation, properties, and applications. This book is intended for academics, professionals, and scientists as well as graduate and undergraduate students without any geographical limitations.
Edited by:
Brajesh Kumar Imprint: IntechOpen Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
ISBN:9781803566924 ISBN 10: 1803566922 Series:Biochemistry Pages: 152 Publication Date:27 September 2023 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active