N,o-carboxymethyl chitosan, a water soluble derivative and potential 'green' food preservative

  • C. A. Carolan*
  • , H. S. Blair
  • , S. J. Allen
  • , G. McKay
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Carboxymethyl Chitosan (NOCC) was prepared from the reaction between chitosan and monochloroacetic acid under alkaline conditions. It has numerous desirable features. It is water soluble, derived from a naturally occurring polysaccharide and is biodegradable. NOCC provides a valuable use for crustacean shells, e.g. crabs, lobsters and shrimps which are waste materials and pollutants in many parts of the world.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)195-196
Number of pages2
JournalChemical Engineering Research and Design
Volume69
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - May 1991
Externally publishedYes

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