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August 24, 2025Applied SciencesOpen Access

Exuviae of Tenebrio molitor Larvae as a Source of Chitosan: Characterisation and Possible Applications

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JBJelena Milinković BudinčićŽRŽeljana RadonićDDDanka Dragojlović

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Overview

Study reveals chitosan from Tenebrio molitor exuviae shows 72.27% deacetylation, suggesting potential for biopolymer applications.

Key Points

  • Chitosan showed a medium degree of deacetylation at 72.27%, indicating good quality for use in various applications.
  • Extraction involved demineralization, deproteinization, and deacetylation, yielding chitosan with a molecular weight of 612 kDa.
  • Characterization included FTIR and SEM analysis, which confirmed functional groups and a fibrous microstructure, beneficial for applications.
  • Exuviae of Tenebrio molitor serves as a sustainable source of chitosan, promoting its use in environmentally friendly products.

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Budinčić et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5bc7ad7bf08b1eae0206https://doi.org/10.3390/app15179285
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