Insect Chitin Nanofibers for Medical Application: Obtaining and Characterization

Abstract

In our work, chitin was isolated from the adult grain moth biomass, its properties were studied, and a nanoform was obtained. The moth chitin differs from the classic crab chitin produced on an industrial scale by a lower degree of crystallinity, hygroscopicity, and a higher content of amino groups, which makes it easier to obtain nanoforms. Chitin nanoflbrils can be used for various medical applications.