Chitin is a polysaccharide used as armor or cell walls for fungi and arthropods. It is also used for teeth and beaks. Fungi evolved chitin as a protective strategy and continued to occupy a niche as decomposers. Arthropods’ exoskeletons are made of chitin, which allows for rapid growth through moulting. Most arthropods’ exoskeletons consist of […]
Chitin, a natural material found in animals and insects, is processed into chitosan for industrial use. Shrimp, crab, and lobster shells are common sources. Chitosan is soluble in weak acid solutions and used in cosmetics, water treatment, and medical applications. Chitin is a natural material found in several species of animals and insects. Primarily used […]
