A Novel Complex of Chitosan–Sodium Carbonate and Its Properties
Chitosan has excellent properties, as it is nontoxic, mucoadhesive, biocompatible, and biodegradable. However, the poor water solubility of chitosan is a major disadvantage. Here, a novel chitosan-sodium carbonate complex was formed by adding a large amount of sodium carbonate to a chitosan/acetic a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Marine Drugs |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/16/11/416 |