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Chitosan derivatives obtained by chemical modifications for biomedical and environmental applications

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · 2008 · Vol. 43(5) · pp. 401–414

Natália M. Alves✉(University of Minho)João F. Mano(Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering)

Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications Polymer Surface Interaction StudiesChitosanChitinChemical modificationDrug deliverySolubilityBiodegradationChemistryNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringMaterials science

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AnimalsChitinHumansDrug Delivery SystemsTissue EngineeringChitosan

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