Comprehensive review on pre-treatment of native, crystalline chitin using non-toxic and mechanical processes in preparation for biomaterial applications
Julia Pohling, Kelly Hawboldt, Deepika Dave
Abstract
Chitin forms an intricate and exceptionally stable 3D network in crustacean cuticles. Dissolution of purified chitin without derivatization or damage to its native structure is challenging and recent advances are presented in this review.
Topics & Concepts
ChitinBiomaterialDerivatizationChemistryNanotechnologyDissolutionPolymer scienceChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChitosanOrganic chemistryChromatographyEngineeringMass spectrometryNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingElectrophoretic Deposition in Materials SciencePolymer Surface Interaction Studies