Chitin and chitosans in the bioeconomy / Jean-Luc Wertz and Serge Perez.

Author/creator Wertz, Jean-Luc
Other author Perez, Serge.
Format Electronic
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoBoca Raton : CRC Press, 2022.
Description1 online resource
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Subjects

Contents Occurrence of chitin -- Extraction of chitin and production of chitosan -- Structure of chitin and chitosan -- Biosynthesis of chitin -- Biodegradation of chitin and chitosan -- Properties of chitin and chitosan and their derivatives -- Chitin and chitosan market and their applications in the bioeconomy -- Perspectives of chitin and chitosan in the bioeconomy.
Abstract "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 and beverages, healthcare/medical, and agrochemicals. This book covers all major aspects of chitin and chitosan, including structure, biosynthesis, biodegradation, properties of chitin and derivatives, applications, and market. It offers a special focus on the bioeconomy, which is the renewable segment of the circular economy. The book serves as a reference for polymer scientists and engineers, advanced students, and economists"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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Issued in other formPrint version: Wertz, Jean-Luc. Chitin and chitosans in the bioeconomy First edition. Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2022 9781032128481
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2021036375
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