Current and Expected Trends for the Marine Chitin/Chitosan and Collagen Value Chains.

ABSTRACT: Chitin/chitosan and collagen are two of the most important bioactive compounds, with applications in the pharmaceutical, veterinary, nutraceutical, cosmetic, biomaterials, and other industries. When extracted from non-edible parts of fish and shellfish, by-catches, and invasive species, their use contributes to a more sustainable and circular economy. The present article reviews the scientific knowledge and publication trends along the marine chitin/chitosan and collagen value chains and assesses how researchers, industry players, and end-users can bridge the gap between scientific understanding and industrial applications. Overall, research on chitin/chitosan remains focused on the compound itself rather than its market applications. Still, chitin/chitosan use is expected to increase in f

SUBMITTER: Vieira H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10744996 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature