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Chitosan as a Renewable Biopolymer: Extraction, Modification, Properties, and Potential Applications
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Author(s): Mohamed El Farkhani (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Said Dadou (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Mohamed Azzouzi (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Yassine El Miz (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Houda El Adak (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Meryem Abida (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Atika Benchellal (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Imad El Bojaddayni (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco), Mohamed El Miz (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Soufian El Barkany (Mohamed I University, Morocco), Noureddine Benchat (Mohamed I University, Morocco)and Mohammed Koudad (Mohamed I University, Morocco)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 26
Source title:
Green Chemistry, Sustainable Processes, and Technologies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kamal Hirech (Mohammed First University, Morocco)and Mohamed El Massaoudi (Mohammed First University, Morocco)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9826-5.ch012
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Abstract
Chitosan is widely recognized as a promising eco-friendly polymer due to its renewability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and ease of modification, offering numerous opportunities for development. As a cationic polysaccharide, chitosan exhibits distinctive physicochemical and biological properties that are influenced by factors such as its molecular weight and degree of deacetylation. Recently, there has been a surge of interest in chitosan derivatives, driven by the quest for improved efficiency and expanded applications. The versatility and distinctive properties of this polymer offer tremendous potential for advancements in diverse fields, ranging from healthcare to environmental remediation. This review presents an updated overview of chitosan's production sources and extraction methods, with a particular focus on its physicochemical properties. Furthermore, it highlights the benefits of chitosan derivatives and delves into various approaches for biopolymer modification.
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