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An overview of the chemical modifications of chitosan and their advantages

M. Jesús, Herrera-MéndezCarlos Hernán, R. Ruben

2018.12.18Green Materials

DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.18.00053

Abstract

The use of chitosan, a natural polymer, has recently increased due to its antimicrobial and antifungal character, null toxicity, biocompatibility and ability to form biofilms and hydrogels. The are...

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JESÚS, M.; HERNÁN, Herrera-MéndezCarlos; RUBEN, R. An overview of the chemical modifications of chitosan and their advantages. Green Materials, 2018, 6: 131–142.