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Editorial
. 2023 Dec 31;25(1):554.
doi: 10.3390/ijms25010554.

Chitosan: Structural and Chemical Modification, Properties, and Application

Joanna Kluczka  1
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Chitosan: Structural and Chemical Modification, Properties, and Application

Joanna Kluczka. Int J Mol Sci. .

Abstract

Chitosan is a polymer of natural origins that possesses many favourable properties [...].

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The author declares no conflict of interest.

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Numbers of papers on chitosan from the outset until 15 December 2023. Source: own elaboration based on the Science Direct database [1].
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