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What are the application areas of chitin
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2024-04-28 16:17
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Chitin is widely used in the following areas:
Pharmaceutical field: Chitin and its derivatives have a variety of uses in the field of medicine. They can be used as raw materials for the preparation of anticancer drugs, for example, the preparation of the anticancer drug BCG. Chitin is also used to treat cervical erosion, gastric acid, duodenal ulcer and hepatitis and other diseases. In addition, chitin can also be used in the manufacture of surgical sutures, hemostasis and wound coating materials, drug delivery carriers and hemodialysis membranes and other medical supplies. Chitin has the function of regulating and improving the body's immunity, and can enhance the body's disease resistance.
Chemical industry: Chitin after deacetylation of chitosan, with inhibition of positively charged organisms produced by the rejection, so it can be used as an artificial membrane (such as artificial kidney, artificial lung, artificial skin, etc.). Chitosan also has the function of flocculant, which can be used to purify water quality and make super fiber.
Light industry: Chitin can be used as raw materials for the plastic industry, for example, in the manufacture of celluloid, the use of alkaline substances partially hydrolyzed chitin, can save a lot of precious metals copper and lead. In addition, chitin can also be made into alcohol-soluble chitin and alkali-soluble chitin, which can be used to make cosmetics and other products, respectively.
Food field: Chitin can be used as food filler, thickener, stabilizer, decolorizing agent and flavor thickening agent. It can also inhibit food spoilage and be used as a food preservative. Chitin can combine with the water in food, inhibit the activity of enzymes in food, so as to extend the shelf life of food. In the preservation of fruits and vegetables, chitin can form a protective film to prevent oxygen from entering the fruits and vegetables, and maintain the freshness of fruits and vegetables.
Cosmetics: Chitin is widely used in cosmetics because of its moisturizing, anti-oxidation and skin repair properties. It can form a protective barrier on the skin surface, increase skin moisture retention, and provide long-term moisturizing effect for the skin. Chitin can also remove free radicals, slow down the skin aging rate, promote the metabolism of skin cells, make the skin more compact and smooth. In addition, chitin contains a variety of natural substances, which can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, stimulate cell regeneration and promote skin repair.
Agriculture and aquaculture: Chitin is also used in agriculture and aquaculture. It can be used as a feed additive to enhance the immunity of cultured aquatic organisms, promote the growth and development of aquatic organisms, and improve water quality.
In general, chitin is widely used in many fields, such as medicine, chemical industry, light industry, food, cosmetics, agriculture, animal husbandry and aquaculture. Its versatility and biocompatibility make it have great application potential in many fields.
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