Chitosan extraction from Amanita phalloides: yield, crystallinity, degree of deacetylation, azo dye removal and antibacterial properties

Chitosan, a biopolymer obtained from chitin, is known for its remarkable adsorption abilities for dyes, drugs, and fats, and its diverse array of antibacterial characteristics. This study explores the extraction and characterization of chitosan from the mycelium of Amanita phalloides. The moisture c...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Chemistry
Main Authors:	Hadia Hemmami, Ilham Ben Amor, Soumeia Zeghoud, Asma Ben Amor, Salah Eddine Laouini, Ali Alsalme, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Amanita phalloids chitosan extraction degree of deacetylation methylene blue dye removal response surface model adsorption optimization
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2024.1353524/full