| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 421 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Engineering materials and processes, 2365-0761 |
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Engineering materials and processes, 2365-0761
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| Contents |
Polysaccharides: An Introduction -- Chitin and Chitosan -- Chitosan Characterization -- Structural Differences between Chitin and Chitosan -- Preparation and Application of Chitosan Derivatives -- Adsorbent Heavy Metals Removal -- Chitosan-Based Sensors -- Application of Chitosan in the Medicine and Biomedicine -- Chitosan Use in Textiles -- Chitosan for the Agricultural Sector and Food Industry -- Applications of Chitosan in Fuel Cells |
| Summary |
This book reviews work that covers everything from basic chemistry to advanced applications. Chitin and chitosan are used in a plethora of applications from wastewater treatment to prosthetics. After introducing the subject of polysaccharides as a whole, the authors turn to the preparation of chitin and chitosan and the characterization of the latter. The book provides information on chitin chemistry, extraction of chitin, chitosan preparation processes, and the applications of their derivatives in various fields. Among the applications that are included in detail are the adsorption of heavy metals for pollution prevention and clean-up, biosensors, cosmetics, various medical applications from anti-tumor activity to bone tissue engineering, agriculture and food production, and proton exchange membranes for fuel cells |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 30, 2022) |
| Subject |
Chitin.
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Chitin -- Biotechnology
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chitin.
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Chitin
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Chitin -- Biotechnology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Boddu, Veera M., author.
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Viswanath, Dabir S., author.
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Ghosh, Tushar K., author.
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| ISBN |
9783031012297 |
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3031012291 |
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