Authors:
Ceaciru Mihail, Gonta Maria, Gutu Iacob, Ceaciru Cristina, Duca Gheorghe
Ceaciru Mihail, Gonta Maria, Gutu Iacob, Ceaciru Cristina, Duca Gheorghe
Conference: International Symposium “The Environment and the Industry”
Date: 26-27 September 2019
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Published: 2019
Keywords:
Antioxidants
Chitosan
Dihydroxyfumaric acid
Functionalization
Abstract:
Chitin occupies second place after cellulose and is among the most widespread biopolymers in nature. Chitosan (made from chitin) is a versatile biopolymer and therefore its derivatives are used in various fields such as agriculture, food industry, cosmetics, water treatment and so on. Chitosan is also of interest in the pharmaceutical field because it is biodegradable, biocompatible and has a low toxicity. The main objective of this paper was the synthesis of some derivatives of chitosan functionalized with dihydroxyfumaric acid and ascorbic acid.