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Preparation of nanochitin using deep eutectic solvents

Authors :
Long Zhang
Boxiang Zhan
Lifeng Yan
Source :
iScience, Vol 27, Iss 3, Pp 109312- (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2024.

Abstract

Summary: Chitin is an abundant and renewable non-wood biopolymer. Nanochitin is formed by the assembly of chitin molecules, which has the advantages of large tensile strength, high specific surface area, and biodegradability, so it has been widely used. However, the traditional methods of preparing nanochitin have many drawbacks. As the new generation of green solvents, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have been successfully applied in the fields of chitin dissolution, extraction, and nanochitin preparation. In this review, the relevant knowledge of chitin, nanochitin, and DESs was first introduced. Then, the application status of DESs in the fields of chitin was summarized, with a focus on the preparation of nanochitin using DESs. In conclusion, this review provided a comprehensive analysis of the published literature and proposed insights and development trends in the field of preparation of nanochitin using DESs, aiming to provide guidance and assistance for future researchers.

Subjects

Subjects :
Materials chemistry
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25890042
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
iScience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.209d9c6bc741e3993d62ce3e7a4e4e
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.109312