OBTAINMENT OF CHITIN FROM SHRIMP WASTE BY MEANS OF MICROWAVE AND/OR AUTOCLAVING IN COMBINATION WITH ORGANIC ACIDS IN A SINGLE STAGE

This invention relates to the development of a new method of production of chitin through employment of a microwave process under pressure and/or autoclave with organic acids. This new method eliminates salts and proteins in a single stage and reduces contamination levels. The chitin obtained has ap...

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Hauptverfasser: BALVANTIN GARCIA CECILIA, CONTRERAS ESQUIVEL JUAN CARLOS, VALDEZ PENA ANGEL URIEL, FLORES DAVILA CLAUDIA PATRICIA
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This invention relates to the development of a new method of production of chitin through employment of a microwave process under pressure and/or autoclave with organic acids. This new method eliminates salts and proteins in a single stage and reduces contamination levels. The chitin obtained has application in the areas of medicine, foods, cosmetics and construction, among others.