Mechanoenzymatic breakdown of chitinous material to N-acetylglucosamine: the benefits of a solvent-less environment.
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DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201901310
Abstract: Chitin is not only the most abundant nitrogen-containing biopolymer on the planet, but also a renewable feedstock too often treated as a waste. Current chemical methods to break down chitin typically employ harsh conditions, large… read more here.
Keywords: acetylglucosamine; solvent less; mechanoenzymatic breakdown; environment ... See more keywords