Mechanically strong all-chitin filaments: Wet-spinning of β-chitin nanofibers in aqueous NaOH
Chuchu Chen, Qijing Wu, Yamei Zao, Jieru Ma, Zhangmin Wan, Suiyi Li, Dagang Li, Yongcan Jin
Topics & Concepts
ChitinSpinningAqueous solutionNanofiberUltimate tensile strengthFabricationIonic strengthChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChitosanCelluloseNanotechnologyComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringAlternative medicineMedicinePathologySilk-based biomaterials and applicationsAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging