Tadashi Uragami Livres

Chitin and chitosan are key materials in the 21st century. They have multifunctional properties with applications in the pharmaceutical sciences, environmental problem-solving (such as water-cleaning), fibres, films and hydrogels, in cosmetics, food additives and as agricultural materials. For this book the most active authors in the field summarize the basics and applications of chitin and chitosan, keeping in mind their importance in contemporary science and technology.