chitosan
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chitosan
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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
It may not be enough to simply mix chitosan and agarose together.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 11, 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 chitosan chemically combines with blood cells to form a clot.
From Time Magazine Archive
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