Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan Extracted From Shrimp Chitosan (Shrimp) is a highly researched polysaccharide. It is essential nowadays because of its nontoxicity, various uses in food, medicines, and agriculture, and remarkable biological features, such as biodegradability and antibacterial capabilities. This blog explains the process of cost-effective Chitosan shrimp, highlighting chitin extraction, followed by alkaline […]
Overview of Alpha-D-Glucose and the difference between Alpha and beta-D-Glucose Overview of Alpha-D-glucose Alpha-D-glucose is a glucose molecule, a simple sugar and one of the most essential carbohydrates in biology. Glucose is a monosaccharide made up of a single sugar molecule. The “D” in Alpha-D-glucose refers to placing the hydroxyl (OH) group on the carbon […]
Alizarin Dye: Definition, Synthesis, Properties and Application Alizarin, a vivid red dye, finds significant application in cotton, wool, and silk dyeing. The chemical formula CHO originates from the root of Rubia tinctorum, a madder plant. Because of its outstanding dying characteristics, it got the nickname “Turkey Red,” and it thrived in the Turkish dyeing business. […]
