Rheological study of chitosan and its blends: An overview

Chitosan, a modified natural carbohydrate polymer derived from carapaces of crabs and shrimps, has received a great deal of attention for its applications in diverse fields owing to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-toxicity and anti-bacterial property. The wide-ranging applications involv...

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Main Author: Esam A. El-hefian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Maejo University 2010-06-01
Series:Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.mijst.mju.ac.th/vol4/210-220.pdf