Chitosan : derivatives, composites and applications / edited by Shakeel Ahmed and Saiqa Ikram.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ahmed, Shakeel, 1989- editor.

Ikram, Saiqa, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chitosan--Biotechnology.

Chitosan.

Chitosan--Industrial applications.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (473 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Scrivener Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

Unique book presenting the latest advancements and applications of chitosan-based hydrogels and composite materials in biotechnology, environmental studies, food, medicine, water treatments, drug delivery. This book delves deeply in to the preparation, characterization and multiple applications of chitin and chitosan. The 17 chapters written by leading experts is an excellent reference source and state-of-the-art review for researchers and scientists using chitosan or biopolymers in their respective areas. This book is divided into following sections: * Production and derivatives of chitosan * Chitosan in the textile and food industries * Chitosan in biomedical applications * Chitosan in agriculture and water treatment The book is practical and readers will be able to see descriptions of chitosan production methods as well as techniques that can be used to estimate and modify their physical and chemical properties. It provides a full description not only of the traditional and recent developments in the applications of chitosan in the fields of biotechnology, environmental studies, food, medicine, water treatments, drug delivery, but it includes all of the therapeutic usages as well.

Contents:

Intro

Title page

Copyright page

Preface

Section I: Production and Derivatives of Chitosan

Chapter 1: Chitin and Chitosan: History, Composition and Properties

1.1 Chitin

1.2 Chitosan

1.3 Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: Nitrogenated Polysaccharides - Chitin and Chitosan, Characterization and Application

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Extraction of Nitrogenated Polysaccharides from Natural Sources

2.3 Research Methods of Nitrogenated Polysaccharides

2.4 Characterization of Nitrogenated Polysaccharides

2.5 Properties of Nitrogenated Polysaccharides

2.6 Applications

2.7 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Enzymes for Production of Chitin, Chitosan, and Chitooligosaccharide and Determination of Activities of Enzymes Using Chitinous Substrates

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Fermentation Methods for Production of Enzymes

3.3 Methods for Purification of Enzymes

3.4 Storage Conditions of Enzyme

3.5 Commercial Enzymes

3.6 Determinations of Enzyme Activities Using Chitinous Materials

3.7 Conclusion

Acknowledgement

Chapter 4: Production of Chitin, Chitosan, and Chitooligosaccharide from Shrimp and Crab Shells Using Green Technology and Applications of Their Composite Materials

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Microorganisms for Production of Chitin and Chitosan Using Green Technology

4.3 Production of Chitin Using Microorganisms

4.4 Production of Chitosan from Chitin Using Chitin Deacetylase from Microorganisms

4.5 Production of Crude Chitooligosaccharide from Shrimp and Crab Shells Using Fermentation Technology

4.6 Applications of Chitin, Chitosan, Chitooligosaccharides and Their Composite Materials

4.7 Conclusion

Chapter 5: Chitosan and Its Derivatives: Overview of Commercial Applications in Diverse Fields

5.1 History.

5.2 Synthesis of Chitosan

5.3 General Properties

5.4 Biological Properties

5.5 Physicochemical Aspects

5.6 Molecular Weight

5.7 Stability

5.8 Fabrication

5.9 Self-Assembly

5.10 Strategies Self-Assembly

5.11 Chief Significance

5.12 Various Forms

5.13 Chemical Modification

5.14 Technologic Features for Medicinal Utilization

5.15 Synthetic Procedure of Chitosan Nanoparticles

5.16 Modified Chitosan

5.17 Carboxymethyl Chitosan (CMC)

5.18 Michael Reaction

5.19 Antioxidant

5.20 Antibacterial Properties

5.21 Antimicrobial Activity

5.22 Antiviral Activity

5.23 Biological Adhesive

5.24 Bonding Purposes

5.25 Biodegradation

5.26 Parameter Moving Transfection Competence

5.27 Conjugation

5.28 Functionalization of Chitosan

5.29 Schiff's Base Formation

5.30 Reductive Amination

5.31 Chitosan-Proteins Interaction

5.32 Absorption Enhancer

5.33 Chitosan-Starch Blends

5.34 Application in Various Fields

5.35 Conclusion

Chapter 6: Chitin and Chitosan-Complexes and Their Applications

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Synthesis of Chitosan from Chitin

6.3 Different Properties of Chitosan

6.4 Polyelectrolyte Complexes of Chitosan

6.5 Complexes of Polyelectrolyte between Chitosan and Naturally Occurring Polymers

6.6 Various Useful and Important Applications of Chitosan

6.7 Conclusion

Chapter 7: Enzymes from Genetically Modified Microorganisms for Production of Chitin, Chitosan, and Chitooligosaccharide

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Enzymes for Production of Chitin/Chitosan, and Chitooligosaccharide

7.3 Enzyme and DNA Technology for Production of Chitin, Chitosan, and CTO

7.4 Determinations of Enzyme Activities Using Chitinous Materials

7.5 Conclusion

References.

Section II: Chitosan in Textile and Food Industry

Chapter 8: Chitosan Applications for the Food Industry

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Biological Activities of Chitosan and Its Derivatives

8.3 Chitosan and Its Derivatives for Food Applications

8.4 Nutritional Aspects of Chitin and Chitosan

8.5 Preparation of Chitin and Chitosan Oligomers and Their Applications in the Food Industry as Health Supplements

8.6 Future Trends: Chitosan-Based Nanotechnology for Food Applications

8.7 Conclusion

Acknowledgements

Chapter 9: Chitosan: Sustainable and Environmental-Friendly Resource for Textile Industry

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Chitosan and Chitosan Resources

9.3 Chitosan Treatment of Textiles

9.4 Textile Functionalities Achieved

9.5 Effluent Treatment Applications

9.6 Future Perspectives and Conclusion

Section III: Chitosan in Biomedical Applications

Chapter 10: Perspectives of Chitin- and Chitosan-Based Scaffolds Dressing in Regenerative Medicine

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Scaffold Characteristics

10.3 Fabrication Techniques

10.4 Applications of Chitin and Chitosan as Regenerative Medicine

10.5 Conclusion

Chapter 11: Chitin - and Chitosan-Based Scaffolds

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Scaffold Components

11.3 Scaffold Requirements

11.4 Chitin - and Chitosan-Based Scaffolds Fabrication Techniques

11.5 Applications of Chitin and Chitosan for Regeneration of Various Tissues

11.6 Chitin - and CS-Based Scaffolds for Drug and Growth Factors Delivery

11.7 Chitin - and CS-Based Scaffolds/Dressings in Market

11.8 Conclusions

11.9 Future perspectives

Abbreviations

Chapter 12: Nanopolymer Chitosan in Cancer and Alzheimer Biomedical Application

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Chitosan Applications in Cancer.

12.3 Chitosan Applications in Alzheimer's

12.4 Conclusion

Chapter 13: Biomedical Significance of Chitin- and Chitosan-Based Nanocomposites

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Biomedical Applications

13.3 Conclusion

Chapter 14: Potential Biomedical Applications of Chitosan - and Chitosan-Based Nanomaterials

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Production of Chitin and Chitosan

14.3 Bioactivities of Chitin and Chitosan

14.4 Biomedical Application of Chitin - and Chitosan-Based Nanomaterials

14.5 Conclusion and Future Perspective

Section IV: Chitosan in Agriculture and Water Treatment

Chapter 15: Practical and Plausible Implications of Chitin- and Chitosan-Based Nanocomposites in Agriculture

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Applications of Chitin and Chitosan Nanocomposite in Agriculture

15.3 Conclusion

Chapter 16: Scope of Electrospun Chitosan Nanofibrous Web for its Potential Application in Water Filtration

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Chitosan as an Efficient Material for Water Purification/Disinfection

16.3 Electrospinning Process

16.4 Electrospun Chitosan Nanofibers Embedded with Silver Nanoparticles for Filtration of Water Contaminated with Bacteria

16.5 Chitosan-Based Nanocomposites for Water Filtration

16.6 Current Challenges and Future Perspectives

Chapter 17: Application of Chitin/Chitosan and its Derivatives as Adsorbents, Coagulants, and Flocculants

17.1 Introduction

17.2 Chitin and Chitosan

17.3 Properties of Chitin and Chitosan

17.4 Modification of Chitin and Chitosan

17.5 Application of Natural Polymers in Wastewater Treatment as Promising Adsorbents

17.6 Chitin and Chitosan as a New Type of Polymer Coagulant/Flocculants

17.7 Future Directions for Research

17.8 Conclusion

Acknowledgments.

References

Index

End User License Agreement.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119364801

1119364809

9781119364818

1119364817

9781119364849

1119364841

OCLC:

987437637