Chitin and chitosans in the bioeconomy /
"Thanks to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, biocompatibility, bioactivity, and versatile chemical and physical properties, chitin and chitosan derivatives are used in a wide variety of applications, including water treatment, cosmetics and toiletries, food and beverages, healthcare/medical...
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CRC Press,
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Publisher Address: | Boca Raton : |
Publication Dates: | 2022. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Edition: | First edition. |
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Summary: |
"Thanks to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, biocompatibility, bioactivity, and versatile chemical and physical properties, chitin and chitosan derivatives are used in a wide variety of applications, including water treatment, cosmetics and toiletries, food and beverages, healthcare/medical, and agrochemicals. This book covers all major aspects of chitin and chitosan, including structure, biosynthesis, biodegradation, properties of chitin and derivatives, applications, and market. It offers a special focus on the bioeconomy, which is the renewable segment of the circular economy. The book serves as a reference for polymer scientists and engineers, advanced students, and economists"-- |
Carrier Form: | xxvii, 144 pages : illustrations, forms ; 24 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781032128481 1032128488 |
Index Number: | TP248 |
CLC: | Q539 |
Call Number: | Q539/P438 |
Contents: | Occurrence of chitin -- Extraction of chitin and production of chitosan -- Structure of chitin and chitosan -- Biosynthesis of chitin -- Biodegradation of chitin and chitosan -- Properties of chitin and chitosan and their derivatives -- Chitin and chitosan market and their applications in the bioeconomy -- Perspectives of chitin and chitosan in the bioeconomy. |