Chitin and Chitosan: Preparation, Purification, Characterization, and Applications
A special issue of Polysaccharides (ISSN 2673-4176).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 644
Special Issue Editor
Interests: marine collagen; marine chitin; chitosan; marine proteins; marine polysaccharides; drug discovery; biomineralization; biomaterials; marine invertebrates; corals; marine algae; marine fish proteomics; marine biotechnology
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Dear Colleagues,
Chitin and chitosan are among the most abundant and versatile natural biopolymers, garnering increasing scientific and industrial interest due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, antimicrobial activity, and tunable physicochemical properties. Derived primarily from marine biomass, fungal sources, and insect exoskeletons, these polysaccharides are gaining prominence as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials and as key components in circular bioeconomy initiatives.
This Special Issue, “Chitin and Chitosan: Preparation, Purification, Characterization, and Applications”, aims to highlight recent advances in the extraction, purification, structural characterization, functional modification, and emerging applications of chitin- and chitosan-based materials. We welcome contributions focusing on green and innovative processing technologies, including enzymatic extraction, deep eutectic solvent systems, and environmentally friendly purification strategies. Studies exploring advanced analytical and characterization techniques, such as spectroscopic, thermal, rheological, and morphological assessments, are also encouraged.
We seek research and review articles addressing the expanding application landscape of chitin and chitosan, including biomedical engineering, drug delivery, tissue scaffolding, food packaging, agriculture, environmental remediation, nanotechnology, and composite material development. Interdisciplinary contributions that bridge fundamental science with translational or industrial implementation are particularly encouraged.
By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue aims to advance knowledge, promote sustainable biomaterial development, and stimulate innovation in chitin and chitosan science.
Dr. Azizur Rahman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- chitin
- chitosan
- biopolymer extraction
- green processing technologies
- structural characterization
- biomedical applications
- environmental remediation
- bio-based materials
- marine biomass valorization
- functional polysaccharides
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