Extraction and characterization of Chitin from Lethrinus ornatus (Ornate Emperor) fish scales

Chitin, an amino polysaccharide, is widely found in the exoskeletons of insects, crustacean shells, and fungal cell walls. However, the potential of fish scales—commonly discarded as industrial waste—as an alternative chitin source remains largely unexplored. This present study aimed to extract and...

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Main Authors: Mary Kate Fatima Bautista, Andrea Therese Laurino, Stephanie Mores, Seagal Asjali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Can Tho University Publisher 2025-03-01
Series:CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development
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Online Access:https://ctujs.ctu.edu.vn/index.php/ctujs/article/view/990
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