Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10604122 Carbohydrate Polymers 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Production of aldehyde-functionalized chitosan in the solid state with nitrogen oxide gas. ► Superior to existing methods due to higher yields and limited depolymerization. ► Schiff's base reaction between aldehyde and amine groups in modified chitosans. ► Formation of gels by self cross-linkage without any external agents.
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