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Deacetylating chitin produces chitosan, a semi-synthetic substance made of acetylated and deacetylated monomers of glucosamine and N-acetyl-glucosamine that are joined by -,4 glycosidic linkages. It has been demonstrated that chitosan and its many derivatives can be used as carriers for the encapsulation and controlled release of a variety of medicinal compounds.
Due to its potential as a tissue engineering biomaterial with a predictable pore size and rate of degradation, chitosan is a good choice for bone and cartilage repair. Chitosan also has the remarkable capacity to bind anionic substances, including DNA and growth hormones. By creating and utilizing various chitosan derivatives, it is possible to change the surface charge, density, and viscosity of chitosan.
A biopolymer made from chitin is called chitosan. Due to its unusual macromolecular structure, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and other intrinsic functional qualities, it has drawn substantial scientific and industrial interest. Chitosan is produced commercially by deacetylating its parent polymer, chitin. The method of preparation and the characteristics of chitosan are described in this chapter. Chitosan is a possible inhibitor of metal corrosion because its molecular structure contains electron-rich hydroxyl and amino groups.
These groups have the ability to bind to metal surfaces, preventing corrosion. The use of chitosan as a corrosion inhibitor for various substrates and media is covered in length in this chapter. A polycationic polysaccharide is chitosan. Through immunomodulatory, antiangiogenic, and anti-inflammatory effects, it demonstrates anticancer efficacy.
The Europe Chitosan market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Chitin, chitosan, and its derivatives are developed, produced, and sold by the Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (HMC+) specifically for use in research and the medical field. The state-of-the-art production facility in Germany produces more than 100 distinct chitosan and chitosan derivatives with the greatest purity and batch-to-batch consistency for the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors worldwide. By creating multipurpose, custom wound dressings, 3D bioprinting can enhance the management of wounds. In the project described here, hydrogel wound dressings based on galantine, sodium alginate, dopamine, and quaternized chitosan will be made utilizing this technology. They will have effective antioxidant, antibacterial, and biocompatible qualities.
