Synthesis and characterization of chitosan for medical applications: A review
Muhammed Tijani Isa,
Abdulwadud Yusuf Abdulkarim,
Abdullahi Bello
et al.
Abstract:Chitosan has gained considerable recognition within the field of medical applications due to its exceptional biocompatibility and diverse range of properties. Nevertheless, prior reviews have primarily focused on its applications, offering limited insights into its source materials. Hence, there arises a compelling need for a comprehensive review that encompasses the entire chitin and chitosan life cycle: from the source of chitin and chitosan, extraction methods, and specific medical applications, to the vari… Show more
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