Introductory Chapter: Multitask Portfolio of Chitin/Chitosan: Biomatrix to Quantum Dot

Abstract

Rational designing of novel materials has addressed diverse technical needs and industrial problems in addition to their own sizeable share in the prosperity of modern sciences. Biomolecule/polymer yields from natural sources like fungi, bacteria, animals and plants is fascinating due to the innate endurance of the environment and life [1]. Hence, scientists have searched many natural polysaccharides and biopolymers, including agar, algin, carrageenan, glycogen, glycan, pectin and chitin, because of their embryonic/innovative potential to cater for futuristic demands in science and technology (S&T) [1, 2].