| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10602019 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Effect of supercritical water and mechanochemical grinding on properties of chitin was studied. ⺠Pretreatment reduced mean molecular weight, crystallinity index, and crystallite size. ⺠The d-spacing of chitin increased after the pretreatment. ⺠The enzymatic degradation ratio with pretreatment was 93% (5% without pretreatment). ⺠Pretreatment improved chitin hydrophilicity and enhanced enzyme access.
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Authors
Mitsumasa Osada, Chika Miura, Yuko S. Nakagawa, Mikio Kaihara, Mitsuru Nikaido, Kazuhide Totani,