Chitin and Chitosan: Properties and Applications

Chitin and Chitosan Properties and ApplicationsOffers a comprehensive guide to the isolation, properties and applications of chitin and chitosan??Chitin and Chitosan: Properties and Applications??presents a comprehensive review of the isolation, properties and applications of chitin and chitosan. These promising biomaterials have the potential to be broadly applied and there is a growing market for these biopolymers in areas such as medical and pharmaceutical sciences, packaging, agriculture, textiles, cosmetics, nanoparticles and more.The authors - noted experts in the field - explore the isolation, characterization and the physical and chemical properties of chitin and chitosan. Hydrogels, health effects and the anti-microbial effect of chitin and chitosan are discussed, as well as chemical enzymatic modifications to tailor the properties of these biopolymers. The book offers an analysis of the myriad medical and pharmaceutical applications as well as a review of applications in other areas. In addition, the authors discuss regulations, markets and perspectives for the use of chitin and chitosan.This important book:* Presents recent developments in the science and technology of chitin and chitosan materials, from extraction and characterization to modification, material synthesis and end-user applications* Contains information on the wide-ranging applications and growing market demand for chitin and chitosan* Includes a discussion of current regulations and the outlook for the futureWritten for researchers in academia and industry specialists who are working in the fields of biopolymers and the biobased circular economy, Chitin and Chitosan: Properties and Applications offers a review of these promising biomaterials that have great potential due to their material properties and biological functionalities.For more information on the Wiley Series in Renewable Resources, visit www.wiley.com/go/rrs