Synthetic modifications of chitin and chitosan as multipurpose biopolymers: A review

Abstract

Chitin and chitosan are well-thought-out multipurpose biopolymers. Chitosan which is deacetylated chitin is useful than chitin and is biomaterial of great interest. Regardless of its biodegradability, chemical modifications suggest due to the amino side reactivity, helps to impart it other great qualities. Herein, we discuss the preparative methods of synthetically modified derivatives, some are commercially available. This review shields the literature from last few decades.

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Keywords:

• Biodegradability
• biomaterials
• chitin
• chitosan
• synthetic modifications

Acknowledgments

We are grateful to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and Government College University, Faisalabad for providing the facilities to carry out this work.