Eco-friendly isolation and characterization of nanochitin from different origins by microwave irradiation: Optimization using response surface methodology

Fernández-Marín, Rut; Hernández‐Ramos, Fabio; Salaberria, Asier M.; Andres, M. A.; Labidi, Jalel; Fernandes, Susana C. M.

doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.07.048

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“…To decrease the reaction time and energy consumption of nanochitin extraction, Fernández-Marín et al employed a microwave-assisted extraction technique to synthesize chitin nanocrystals and nanofibers [ 70 ]. Chitin was immersed in 1–3 M hydrochloric acid and reacted in a microwave for 10–30 min [ 70 ].…”

Section: Nanochitin Synthesismentioning

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Chitin, Chitosan, and Nanochitin: Extraction, Synthesis, and Applications

2022

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Crustacean shells are a sustainable source of chitin. Extracting chitin from crustacean shells is ongoing research, much of which is devoted to devising a sustainable process that yields high-quality chitin with minimal waste. Chemical and biological methods have been used extensively for this purpose; more recently, methods based on ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents have been explored. Extracted chitin can be converted into chitosan or nanochitin. Once chitin is obtained and modified into the desired form, it can be used in a wide array of applications, including as a filler material, in adsorbents, and as a component in biomaterials, among others. Describing the extraction of chitin, synthesis of chitosan and nanochitin, and applications of these materials is the aim of this review. The first section of this review summarizes and compares common chitin extraction methods, highlighting the benefits and shortcomings of each, followed by descriptions of methods to convert chitin into chitosan and nanochitin. The second section of this review discusses some of the wide range of applications of chitin and its derivatives.

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Section: Nanochitin Synthesismentioning

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Chitin, Chitosan, and Nanochitin: Extraction, Synthesis, and Applications

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“…In a study comparing ultrasonic disintegration of α and β chitin suspended in 1–3 M HCl solution the β-chitin required longer sonication time at moderate wattage, the resulting nanofibers were longer and thinner than α-chitin. 104 The α-chitin with its extremely tightly packed fibre network required highest wattage setting for successful fibre disruption. Similar nanofiber morphology was achieved from shrimp and lobster chitin.…”

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“…Similar nanofiber morphology was achieved from shrimp and lobster chitin. 104 In summary, ultrasonication produced depolymerized chitin with otherwise intact native structure and high crystallinity. It is currently the most common method to modulate MW and DDA in chitosan with good results seen in chitin studies as well.…”

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Comprehensive review on pre-treatment of native, crystalline chitin using non-toxic and mechanical processes in preparation for biomaterial applications

2022

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“…These properties make natural polymers interesting sustainable alternatives to replace synthetic polymers in materials development. Thus, in the last decades, there has been a prompt development and breakthrough in biopolymer science and technology to better understand their fundamental and applied biological, physicochemical, morphological, and mechanical properties [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Moreover, the challenging prospection for novel natural polymers has led to fundamental discoveries; in particular, within the rich fount of marine polysaccharides, and their related enzymes (carbohydrate-active enzymes or CAZymes) that represent marine microscopic life [ 8 , 9 , 10 ].…”

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Contributions of Women in Recent Research on Biopolymer Science

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Nowadays, biopolymers are playing a fundamental role in our society because of the environmental issues and concerns associated with synthetic polymers. The aim of this Special Issue entitled ‘Women in Polymer Science and Technology: Biopolymers’ is highlighting the work designed and developed by women on biopolymer science and technology. In this context, this short review aims to provide an introduction to this Special Issue by highlighting some recent contributions of women around the world on the particular topic of biopolymer science and technology during the last 20 years. In the first place, it highlights a selection of important works performed on a number of well-studied natural polymers, namely, agar, chitin, chitosan, cellulose, and collagen. Secondly, it gives an insight into the discovery of new polysaccharides and enzymes that have a role in their synthesis and in their degradation. These contributions will be paving the way for the next generation of female and male scientists on this topic.

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Eco-friendly isolation and characterization of nanochitin from different origins by microwave irradiation: Optimization using response surface methodology

Cited by 23 publications

References 42 publications

Chitin, Chitosan, and Nanochitin: Extraction, Synthesis, and Applications

Chitin, Chitosan, and Nanochitin: Extraction, Synthesis, and Applications

Comprehensive review on pre-treatment of native, crystalline chitin using non-toxic and mechanical processes in preparation for biomaterial applications

Contributions of Women in Recent Research on Biopolymer Science

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