Chitin and Chitosan: Science and Engineering

by Richard Fujimoto, Dabir S. Viswanath, Veera M. Boddu, et al.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031012283
• ISBN13: 9783031012280
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 421 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"