Chitosan

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Keywords:

chitosan, chitin, polyelectrolyte, polysaccharide

Abstract

Chitin is an abundant biopolymer that can be found in shells of crustaceans, insects and in squid and pota pen. Deacetylation of chitin produces chitosan, a more versatile polysaccharide due to its solubility and increased chemical reactivity. Chitosan is used in medicine, pharmaceutics, cosmetics, water treatment, agriculture and food industry.

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Author Biography

  • Javier Nakamatsu, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

    Javier Nakamatsu es profesor principal de Química del Departamentode Ciencias de la PUCP. Es doctor en Químicay ha publicado diversos artículos científicos en el área de laquímica de polímeros. (e-mail: javier.nakamatsu@pucp.pe).

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Published

2012-07-11

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1-2 (2012)

Section

The Highlighted Molecule

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How to Cite

Chitosan. (2012). Revista de Química, 26(1-2), 10-12. https://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/quimica/article/view/6421