Chitin and Chitosan (Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials)

Wang, San-Lang (EDT)/ Anpo, Masakazu (EDT)

Springer Verlag, Singapore（2026/05発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 280 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9789819574568

Full Description

This book offers an extensive review of research on chitin and chitosan, focusing on the bioconversion of chitin-rich fishery by-products for the production of enzymes and bioactive compounds. It delves into the chemical modification of chitin and chitosan, examining their properties and diverse applications across nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and clinical veterinary fields. The book highlights the potential of chitinous biomaterials due to their exceptional material properties and biological functionalities.

Key features of the book include: (1) an in-depth examination of microbial reclamation of chitin-containing fishery by-products; (2) a comprehensive overview of the synthesis and application of chitin and chitosan derivatives; and (3) contributions from leading global researchers. This publication is indispensable for scientists in academia and industry focused on chitin and chitosan, as well as university students and engineers interested in the advancement of sustainable and eco-friendly biomaterials.

Contents

Preface.- Utilization of Chitinous Fishery Wastes for Enzyme Production and Their Application.- Production and Application of Bioactive Compounds from Chitinous Materials by Microbial Fermentation.- Molecular Mechanisms of Chitosan Based Hydrogel Formation: From Carbamate Chemistry to Polyelectrolyte Complexation and Nanocomposite Design.- Chemical Synthesis of Chito-hetero-oligosaccharides.- Utilization of Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition, "Click Chemistry" for the Synthesis of Chitosan Derivatives and Conjugates.- Veterinary Clinical Applications of Chitin and Chitosan.- Chitosan Nanoparticle Systems and Biocomposites for Nutraceutical Delivery.- Chitosan-based Biomedical Hydrogels.- Chitosan Hydrogels in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.- Chitosan in Periodontal Healthcare.- Nanomaterials Based on Chitosan as Potential Drug Delivery Carriers.- Thiolated Chitosan: A Versatile Mucoadhesive Polymer for Enhanced Mucosal Drug Delivery.-Application of Chitosan in Textile Science and Engineering.- Application of Chitosan in Membranes.- Treatment of Chitin Production Wastewater Containing High Salinity from Shrimp Scraps with By-product Chitosan Coagulants and Biological Processes.