Chitin and chitosan fibres
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Chitin and chitosan fibres
Med Device Technol.
1998 Dec.
Abstract
Chitin and chitosan are natural polymers extracted from various plants and animals. Recently, they have attracted much interest in the biomedical industry because of their biodegradability, biocompatibility and accelerated wound healing properties. This article reviews how chitin and chitosan fibres are produced and their potential.
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