Applications of Chitin and Chitosan in Industry and Medical Science: A Review

Authors

  • Shanta Pokhrel Central Department of Chemistry Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
  • Paras Nath Yadav Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST) Tribhuvan University Kathmandu,
  • Rameshwar Adhikari Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST), Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v16i1.14363

Keywords:

biomaterial, chitin, chitosan, medical application, biopolymer

Abstract

Chitin can be extracted from the exoskeletons of crustaceans, insects and mollusks and the cell wall of microorganisms. It can be converted into chitosan by deacetylation process. Chitosan shows more versatility than chitin due to its solubility and reactive free amino group (-NH2). This article helps to understand the importance and characteristics of chitin and chitosan by their various aspects such as properties and medical and industrial applications.

Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 16, No.1 (2015) pp. 99-104

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2016-01-18

How to Cite

Pokhrel, S., Yadav, P. N., & Adhikari, R. (2016). Applications of Chitin and Chitosan in Industry and Medical Science: A Review. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 16(1), 99–104. https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v16i1.14363

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2015)

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