Chitin- and Chitosan-Based Composite Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Chitin and its deacetylated derivative, chitosan, are a family of copolymers composed of poly β-1,4 linked D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. These polymers exhibit a large number of biological (non-toxicity, bioactivity, biocompatibility and biodegradability among others) and technological properties that are of interest in different fields, such as biomedicine, agriculture, biotechnology or the textile industry. Moreover, chitin, chitosan and their derivatives can be processed into different forms such as micro- and nanoparticles, fibers, films or scaffolds. These structures are compatible with other types of materials like metallic or magnetic nanoparticles, carbonous or inorganic materials. Therefore, a myriad of composites based on chitinous materials can be easily produced with interesting properties.

This Special Issue aims to collect the contributions from researchers from different fields with a common interest in chitin- and chitosan-based materials. Due to the strong relationship between polymer physico-chemical properties and functional behavior, researchers are encouraged to include detailed methods for polymer characterization.

Dr. Inmaculada Aranaz Corral
Dr. Florentina Niuris Acosta Contreras
Guest Editors

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