Chitosan n is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). It is made by treating shrimp and other crustacean shells with the alkali sodium hydroxide. Chitosan has a number of commercial and possible biomedical uses. It can be used in agricu...
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<chemical> A polymer of 1-4 alpha D glucosamine found in the cell wall of some fungi. ... (05 Jan 1998) ...
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A polymer of 1-4- b -D-glucosamine found in the cell wall of some fungi.
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a derivative of chitin, used in waste-water treatment.
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Is a natural ocean biopolymer derived from crab shells and is eco-friendly since Chitin is the second most abundant natural biopolymer after cellulose, but only about 3% is used per annum. Chitosan is hypoallergenic (its a polysaccharide which will not aggravate peoples fish allergies), it is nontoxic and biodegradable in the human body (Chitos...
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