Preparation of natural chitosan from pens of squid Loligo spp.

Natural chitosan derived from chitin can be obtained from crustacean shells as well as squid pen which usually considered as waste materials. Natural chitosan is biodegradable, biocompatible, non-toxic, anti-microbial, and possesses adsorption properties. Squid chitosan which is derived from β-chiti...

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Main Authors: Ahmad, Hawa Mas Azmar, Ab. Hadi, Hazrina, Md. Jaffri, Juliana
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/44314/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/44314/1/44314.pdf