Biotechnological processes for chitin recovery out of crustacean waste: A mini-review

Background: Chitin is an important natural resource. The annual worldwide production is estimated in approximately 10(10)-10(12) ton. It is produced by arthropods (insects and crustaceans), molluscs and fungi. Its main biological function is structural. Crustacean shells are the most important chiti...

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Main Authors: Gortari,María Cecilia, Hours,Roque Alberto
Language:English
Published: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso 2013
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0717-34582013000300014
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