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VOL. 9, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Preparation of chitosan from prawn shells
Authors
Sumit Chaurasia, Nalini Singh, Sunita Chahar
Abstract
In the present study an attempt was made to synthesize chitosan from
prawn shells. The prawn shells (Penaeus indicus) were collected from the
local fish market of Bhandup, Mumbai. Chitosan was prepared from prawn shells
waste by chemical method i.e. demineralization, deproteinization and
deacetylation by using HCl and NaOH respectively. The procured chitosan yield
was 12.25 % and the degree of deacetylation was 74.25%. Chitosan was found to
be 78 %soluble in 1% acetic acid solution.
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Pages:103-105
How to cite this article:
Sumit Chaurasia, Nalini Singh, Sunita Chahar "Preparation of chitosan from prawn shells". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 103-105
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