Chitin is one of the most diverse and naturally occurring biopolymers, and it is mainly
present in crustaceans, insects, and fungi. Chitosan is derived from chitin by deacetylation …

Chitosan, a copolymer of glucosamine and N-acetyl glucosamine, is derived from chitin.
Chitin is found in cell walls of crustaceans, fungi, insects and in some algae …

Chitin is a naturally occurring biopolymer, while chitosan is a deacetylated derivative of
chitin. The unique properties of chitin/chitosan, such as nitrogen-rich, biodegradability, non …

Fishery production is exponentially growing, and its by-products negatively impact
industries' economic and environmental status. The large amount of bioactive micro-and …

Chitin as the second plentiful polysaccharide has arouse widely attention due to its
remarkable availability and biocompatibility. While the strong inter/intra molecular hydrogen …

Background The processing of the three major crustaceans (shrimp, lobster, and crab) is
associated with inevitable by-products, high waste disposal costs, environmental and …

This comprehensive review illuminates the various methods of chitosan extraction, its
antibacterial properties, and its multifarious applications in diverse sectors. We delve into …

Chitosan-based polymers have enormous structural tendencies to build bioactive materials
with novel characteristics, functions, and various applications, mainly in liver tissue …

Background Nanochitin is nanoscale chitin in the form of nanocrystals and nanofibers. Its
preparation and modification pose certain challenges. The eco-friendly and sustainable …

The premise of this work is the modification of the properties of chitosan-based film for
possible use in food packaging applications. The biofilm was prepared via thermal and …