Sterilization of chitosan: Implications

被引:31
作者
Rao, SB [1 ]
Sharma, CP [1 ]
机构
[1] SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL INST MED SCI & TECHNOL,TRIVANDRUM 695012,KERALA,INDIA
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10.1177/088532829501000204
中图分类号
R318 [生物医学工程];
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0831 ;
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Chitosan, a biopolysaccharide having structural characteristics similar to glycosaminoglycans, seems to be an ideal non-toxic and bioabsorbable biopolymer. This study highlights the effects of some physical and chemical methods of sterilization on chitosan films, in retaining the original tensile strength besides the efficacy of sterility and degree of hemolysis of the finished films.
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