Flaky Chitin/Chitosan

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Chitosan/Chitin Fiber Plants

Fortune Cat^® mainly produce chitosan fibers, water-soluble chitosan fibers, chitosan powder, water-soluble chitosan powder, high-density chitosan powder, low molecular weight chitosan, and medical and cosmetic chitosan non-woven fabric products.

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Flaky Chitin

Fortune Cat^® can produce Flaky Chitin.

Item Name: Fortune Cat^® Flaky Chitin.

Brand: Fortune Cat^®

Chitin, (C8H13O5N)n. In 1811, French scholar Braconno discovered that in 1823, it was extracted from the shells of crustaceans by Odier. Chitin is light beige to white in color, soluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid/phosphoric acid/sulfuric acid/acetic acid, insoluble in alkali and other organic solvents, and insoluble in water. Chitosan derivatives of chitosan are insoluble in water and partially soluble in dilute acids.

Fortune Cat^® Flaky Chitin is a long-chain polymer formed by the polymerization of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose, as a monomer. Chitin is a semi transparent, flexible, and highly resilient substance found in nature. It is commonly found in the cell walls of fungi, exoskeletons of arthropods (such as shrimp, crabs, and insects), tongue or beak processes of mollusks, and fish scales. Chitin, similar to cellulose, forms nanofiber or capillary like crystal structures. The scales of bird feathers and butterfly wings often have layered, columnar, or three-dimensional nanocrystalline structures composed of chitin, which can produce rainbow luster through thin film interference. The head and chest of a butterfly are covered by a hard chitin plate, while the abdomen is covered by soft chitin, and the wings are also covered by a layer of chitin membrane.

Chitin can be used as an anti mold, antibacterial, and deodorant for textiles in industry. It is attached to textile fibers through post-treatment and is one of the methods to increase the added value of textiles. It is used to manufacture underwear, socks, and special functional textiles for household use. Chitin has the ability to repair cells and alleviate skin allergy symptoms β- Dextran can also effectively improve the skin’s moisturizing ability and can be used as a cosmetic beauty agent, moisturizer, hair protection, etc. Chitin is non-toxic and can be enzymatically hydrolyzed and absorbed by tissues in living organisms. It has no biological rejection and does not cause allergies. It can be used in medical products such as contact lenses, artificial skin, sutures, artificial dialysis membranes, and artificial blood vessels. Due to its cationic nature, chitosan has good inhibitory effects on microorganisms, bacteria, and molds, is non-toxic and pollution-free, and can be used for food preservation and the production of food inner packaging. Chitin can also improve human metabolic function, reduce the absorption of fat and cholesterol, lower blood pressure, regulate blood lipids, promote ulcer healing, enhance immunity, and improve insulin utilization, which is conducive to the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

After deacetylation of chitin, the highly reactive amino group (- NH2) can react chemically with many harmful gases, capturing and decomposing toxic gases such as formaldehyde and TVOC in the air, and converting them into water and organic compounds oxime. Therefore, chitin has a strong effect on removing formaldehyde, without secondary pollution problems, and can ultimately purify the air. In 2008, chitin was used to treat formaldehyde pollution in Beijing Olympic venues and Olympic villages.

Chitin is one of the natural polymers, and the chitinase secreted by microorganisms can destroy its structure and decompose it into monosaccharides and ammonia water. Although humans shell when consuming arthropods such as shrimp or crabs, in reality, there are enzymes in the bodies of humans and mammals that digest chitin, which can break down the eaten chitin into absorbable nutrients.

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