This book offers an extensive review of research on chitin and chitosan, focusing on the bioconversion of chitin-rich fishery by-products for the production of enzymes and bioactive compounds. It delves into the chemical modification of chitin and chitosan, examining their properties and diverse applications across nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and clinical veterinary fields. The book highlights the potential of chitinous biomaterials due to their exceptional material properties and biological functionalities.

Key features of the book include: (1) an in-depth examination of microbial reclamation of chitin-containing fishery by-products; (2) a comprehensive overview of the synthesis and application of chitin and chitosan derivatives; and (3) contributions from leading global researchers. This publication is indispensable for scientists in academia and industry focused on chitin and chitosan, as well as university students and engineers interested in the advancement of sustainable and eco-friendly biomaterials.

Provides the fundamentals of chitin and chitosan derivatives Offers a comprehensive overview of various applications of chitin and chitosan derivatives Highlights the scientific and technological contributions of the global leading researchers

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Dr. San-Lang Wang is a distinguished scholar and expert in the field of chemistry, with over 300 scientific publications to his credit. As a distinguished professor at Tamkang University in Taiwan, he has held prominent positions including the director of the Life Science Development Center. A pioneer in microbial reclamation of chitin-containing fishery by-products, Dr. Wang's research has led to significant advancements in the production of bioactive compounds. A highly respected figure with multiple awards and honors, including the Outstanding Research Award from Taiwan Society for Agricultural Chemistry and Ministry of Science and Technology subsidies for distinguished talents, Dr. Wang has delivered over 20 invited lectures globally at prestigious conferences such as the Asia-Pacific Chitin and Chitosan Symp. and the International Chitin Chitosan Confer. He serves on the editorial boards of prominent journals including Springer's "Research on Chemical Intermediates" series and MDPI's "Polymers".

Dr. Masakazu Anpo is a renowned scholar and academic leader with extensive experience in interdisciplinary research and education. As a special honorary professor at Fuzhou University and Emeritus Professor at Osaka Metropolitan University, he has held prominent positions including the vice president of Osaka Metropolitan University. With over 950 scientific publications, Dr. Anpo is a pioneer in the field of heterogeneous photochemistry on solid surfaces, particularly semiconducting photocatalysts. A highly respected expert with multiple awards and honors, including those from the Chemical Society of Japan, Academia Europaea, and Science Council of Japan, Dr. Anpo has delivered over 150 plenary and invited lectures globally. He serves as an editor-in-chief for Springer's "Research on Chemical Intermediates" series, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in chemical sciences. His extensive research experience has also led to his involvement in various international collaborations.

Inhalt

Preface.- Utilization of Chitinous Fishery Wastes for Enzyme Production and Their Application.- Production and Application of Bioactive Compounds from Chitinous Materials by Microbial Fermentation.- Molecular Mechanisms of Chitosan Based Hydrogel Formation: From Carbamate Chemistry to Polyelectrolyte Complexation and Nanocomposite Design.- Chemical Synthesis of Chito-hetero-oligosaccharides.- Utilization of Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition, Click Chemistry for the Synthesis of Chitosan Derivatives and Conjugates.- Veterinary Clinical Applications of Chitin and Chitosan.- Chitosan Nanoparticle Systems and Biocomposites for Nutraceutical Delivery.- Chitosan-based Biomedical Hydrogels.- Chitosan Hydrogels in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.- Chitosan in Periodontal Healthcare.- Nanomaterials Based on Chitosan as Potential Drug Delivery Carriers.- Thiolated Chitosan: A Versatile Mucoadhesive Polymer for Enhanced Mucosal Drug Delivery.-Application of Chitosan in Textile Science and Engineering.- Application of Chitosan in Membranes.- Treatment of Chitin Production Wastewater Containing High Salinity from Shrimp Scraps with By-product Chitosan Coagulants and Biological Processes.