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Method of preparing a concentrated solution of a polyglucosamine

US6972285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2002
Grant dateDec 6, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B37/003
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A concentrated solution of a polyglucosamine such as chitin or chitosan is prepared by forming an aqueous slurry of said polyglucosamine with a peroxide, and adding copper ion to said slurry so as to solubulize said polyglucosamine.

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