Water-soluble carboxymethyl chitin (CMCT) 1a–b, and chitosan (CMCS) 2a–b derivatives
were synthesized and evaluated for antibacterial activity. The synthesized compounds were …

A general protocol is developed to obtain D‐glucosamine from three widely available
biomass residues: shrimp shells, cicada sloughs, and cockroaches. The protocol includes …

Chitin is the most widespread renewable natural sources following cellulose as the main
source of chitosan. Chitin is isolated from crustacean waste and shrimp shells. Chitosan is …

This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory effects of glucosamine
nanoparticles (GNPs) grafted with gallic acid (GNPs‐g‐GA). Glucosamine hydrochloride (G …

The objective of present paper is to find optimal conditions for the extraction of chitin from
chicken feet, so a chemical processing has been applied, to remove calcium carbonate …

Chitosan is a polysaccharide composed of units of glucosamine and N-acetylglucosamine. It
is extracted by the deacetylation of chitin, which is the structural element of the exoskeleton …

* Corresponding author: e-mail: cherdsak. ma@ kmitl. ac. th In this study, HCl and H2SO4
were used to compare the best conditions for producing glucosamine from the dry chitin of …

Natural and synthetic polymers have become a cornerstone for the design and development
of dosage forms in the pharmaceutical industry and its applications are growing at an …

Shrimp waste can be used as source of high value added compounds, such as astaxanthin
and glucosamine. Astaxanthin (C40H52O4) is a xanthophyll carotenoid and belongs to a …

Mussel wastes include byproducts such as seed, barnacles fouling, broken shells, byssus
threads, which are associated with serious environmental impacts on aquatic ecosystems …