Chitin and Chitosans in the Bioeconomy

by Serge Perez and Jean-Luc Wertz

Chitin is the second most abundant natural polymer in the world after cellulose, mainly derived from the food waste of shrimp and crabs. Chitosan is the most important derivative of chitin. 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032128488
• ISBN13: 9781032128481
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"