Publications by authors named "Ting-Hao Yu"
Int J Biol Macromol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The chitin extracted from the shells of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) has significant biological potential, yet research on its applications as chitosan or oligosaccharides is limited.
- Researchers explored various extraction processes—demineralization, deproteinization, and decolorization—determining their impact on the yield and purity of chitin and chitosan.
- The optimal extraction method achieved the highest yields and purity levels, suggesting that farmed black soldier fly residues can be effectively recycled as a valuable source of chitin in biomaterials.
