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Exploring the potential of mealworm chitosan for hemodialysis applications
Martingo, Maria; Baptista-Silva, Sara; Mesquita, Raquel; Ferreira, João Paulo; Borges, Sandra; Pintado, ManuelaThis study introduces a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional chitosan sources derived from crustaceans, exploring the extraction and application of insect-derived chitosan from Tenebrio molitor for hemodialysis (HD) membranes design. Efficient extraction and deacetylation methods were tested and developed between 6 h and 12 h to obtain chitosan. Chitin was isolated from T. molitor through deprot...
An uplifting avenue upon mealworm chitosan for hemodialysis application
Martingo, Maria; Baptista-Silva, Sara; Mesquita, Raquel; Ferreira, João Paulo; Borges, Sandra; Pintado, ManuelaChronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by a continuous decline in kidney function, often persisting for years or even a lifetime. This study presents a new exploration into the extraction and application of insect chitosan (Tenebrio molitor) targeting hemodialysis (HD). Initially, the potential of insect-derived chitosan as a sustainable and effective alternative to traditional sources (i.e. crustaceans)...