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Review on the Applications of Modified Chitosan as an Alternative Novel Materials for Chemical Technology

Sani Nazifi Dalhatu Suleiman Yusuf Sule Aminu Dabo Shuaibu Ridwanu Murtala

Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology  ·  Area of research: Chemistry

Abstract

The paper reviewed the applications of modified chitosan as alternative materials in chemical technology. It starts with an introduction to chitosan and the importance of modifications then discusses the different types of modified chitosan materials. The main body focuses on the diverse applications of these modified chitosan materials, such as water treatment, catalysis, drug delivery, and other emerging uses. The conclusion summarizes the key points and highlights future research directions.

Keywords

Chitin, Chitosan, Chitosan Derivatives, Chemical Technology, Novel materials

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Sani Nazifi Dalhatu, Suleiman Yusuf Sule, Aminu Dabo Shuaibu, Ridwanu Murtala "Review on the Applications of Modified Chitosan as an Alternative Novel Materials for Chemical Technology" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 11 2025 Page 1983-1991
Sani Nazifi Dalhatu, Suleiman Yusuf Sule, Aminu Dabo Shuaibu, Ridwanu Murtala "Review on the Applications of Modified Chitosan as an Alternative Novel Materials for Chemical Technology" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 8, no. 11, May. 2025
Sani Nazifi Dalhatu, Suleiman Yusuf Sule, Aminu Dabo Shuaibu, Ridwanu Murtala (2025). Review on the Applications of Modified Chitosan as an Alternative Novel Materials for Chemical Technology. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(11).
Sani Nazifi Dalhatu, Suleiman Yusuf Sule, Aminu Dabo Shuaibu, Ridwanu Murtala "Review on the Applications of Modified Chitosan as an Alternative Novel Materials for Chemical Technology" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 8, no. 11, May. 2025.
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