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In this chapter, we will get to know the structure of the polysaccharide chitin, where it occurs in nature and how it can be used industrially.
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The transformation of chitin into chitosan is explained.
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Some applications of chitin and chitosan are discussed in more detail.
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Finally, we get to know some other polysaccharides derived from algae.
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Behr, A., Seidensticker, T. (2020). Carbohydrates from the Sea - Chitin, Chitosan and Algae. In: Chemistry of Renewables. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-61430-3_9
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