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Heterologous expression, and characterization of chitinase from Kitasatospora setae and its efficient conversion of chitin polymer into chitobiose
The influence of the nitrogen-to-protein conversion factors on the prediction of crude protein in black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) using near-infrared spectroscopy
- Protein determination is of importance to characterise insect composition and quality. While different factors (kp) to convert nitrogen to protein have been proposed to report the concentration of...
Versatile Applications of Chitosan and Its Derivatives Across Diverse Industries
04/01/2026 - ABSTRACTChitosan, a naturally occurring cationic biopolymer, is a linear polysaccharide composed of D‐glucosamine and N‐acetyl‐D‐glucosamine units linked by β‐1,4‐glycosidic bonds. It is...
Strong and tough liquid crystal hydrogels from chitin whiskers with multiscale dynamic bonds guide osteogenic differentiation
Advanced functionalization strategies of chitin and chitosan toward sustainable nanocomposites
Characterization of an AA10 lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase from Micromonospora aurantiaca and its synergistic mechanism with chitinase in boosting chitin conversion
A comparative review of chitin occurrence and quantification methodologies with applications to insect sourced materials
Structure-property relationships in minimally processed insect chitin/carboxymethyl cellulose films
Porous chitin powder decorated with ZIF-8-derived nanozyme for diabetic infected wound healing
2D Chitin Sub‐Nanosheets with Extreme Ion Transport for Nanofluidic Sensing
28/09/2025 - This study exfoliates chitin sub‐nanosheets (≈0.7 nm) via acid‐directed stripping and mechanical dispersion, enabling  an ultrathin nanofluidic membrane (
Preparation and characterization of anti-fingerprint and antireflective coatings prepared for touchscreen displays based on chitin nanofibers
Sustainable chiral separation using chitin nanofibrous microspheres for enhanced catalysis and reusability
Marine chitin valorization by ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents: Dissolution, green extraction and conversion
Identification, purification and functional characterization of a thermostable marine chitinase for potential fungal control via chitin degradation mechanism
Plasma-assisted extraction of high-purity chitin from crab shells: Eliminating the need for chemical decolorization
Advances in chitin and chitosan-based materials for microplastics treatment
Chitin nanocrystal/carboxymethyl cellulose bilayer emulsion with rigid inner layer and flexible outer shell for ultra-stable encapsulation of fish oil
Construction of chitin nanocrystal/poly(deep eutectic solvent) elastomers via glycidyl methacrylate associated modification, polymerization and crosslinking for artificial skin applications
Harnessing Squid Bone for Ultra‐Permeable Water Purification Membranes
01/08/2025 - Squid bone‐derived carboxylated β‐chitin nanofibers (1.2 × 2.2 nm) form ultra‐permeable membranes achieving record water flux (46 207 L m−2 h−1 bar−1) with complete rejection of...
How Does a Delicate Insect Wing Resist Damage? Chitin Orientation Is Adapted to the Mechanical Demands at the Nanoscale
01/08/2025 - Nanoscale chitin fiber orientations in the insect wing play a critical role in adapting to complex mechanical demands. These findings reveal two distinct and functionally adaptive chitin orientation...
Characterization and Application of a Thermostable HAD Phosphatase From Thermophilibacter mediterraneus for Glucosamine Production
28/07/2025 - Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryGlucosamine is traditionally produced through chitin hydrolysis or fermentation. Here, we characterized a thermostable phosphatase (TmHAD) with high specificity for...

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