| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8335226 | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We performed chitin production from crab shells using ionic liquid and citric acid. ⺠Direct extraction with the ionic liquid was first conducted at elevated temperature. ⺠The extraction mixture was treated with citric acid/water for demineralization. ⺠Analytical data of the product were identical to those of a commercial chitin. ⺠The degree of deacetylation was less than 7%.
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Authors
Tatsuya Setoguchi, Takeshi Kato, Kazuya Yamamoto, Jun-ichi Kadokawa,