Chitosan and its derivatives: From tailored synthesis to multifaceted bioactivities and transformative applications in the food industry – a review
Chitosan is a versatile biopolymer produced by deacetylation of chitin. Structurally, it features reactive amino and hydroxyl groups and is primarily constituted of glucosamine units connected via β-(1,4)-glycosidic linkages. Chitosan and its derivatives not only exhibit unique physiological properties, such as excelle...