chitosan
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chitosan
Example Sentences
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The company found Luo because he works with a derivative of chitin called chitosan, and they thought he may be able to lend his expertise.
From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024
For the other dispersion, they coated the particles with the polysaccharide chitosan, which contains positively charged amino groups in neutral or acidic environment.
From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023
The bandages are coated with an extract known as chitosan that can stem bleeding by forming clots.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2023
UMD scientists instead pivoted to zinc and used a gel made of chitosan, found in crustacean shells, to provide the electrical current within the battery.
From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2022
The military is also using new $80 bandages made with chitosan, which is derived from shrimp shells.
From Time Magazine Archive
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