Biotechnological processes for chitin recovery out of crustacean waste: a mini-review
Electron. j. biotechnol; 16 (3), 2013
Background: Chitin is an important natural resource. The annual worldwide production is estimated in approximately 10(10)-10(12) ton. It is produced by arthropods (insects and crustaceans), molluscs and fungi. Its main biological function is structural. Crustacean shells are the most important chitin sou...