By Nneka Ibe
Raw Material Research and Development Council under the Ministry of Innovation Science and Technology has developed a patent CHITOSAN.
Chitosan is a naturally occurring polymer derived from the deacetylation of chitin, a key component of the exoskeletons of crustaceans, insects, and arachnids. It has a number of valuable properties and applications:
- Biocompatible and biodegradable
- Antimicrobial and antifungal properties
- Wound healing and tissue engineering
- Drug delivery and pharmaceutical applications
- Cosmetics and skincare products
- Food and beverage industry (e.g., as a food additive or packaging material)
- Water treatment and wastewater management
- Agricultural applications (e.g., seed coatings, fertilizers)
Chitosan has a wide range of uses due to its unique properties, which make it an important biomaterial with a significant impact on various industries.
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