title: Chitin.
abstract: A comprehensive profile of chitin with 61 references is reported. A full description including nomenclature, formulae, elemental analysis, and appearance is included. Methods of preparation for chitin and its derivative, such as chitosan, are discussed. Physical properties, analytical methods, uses and applications, stability, biodegradability, and toxicity of chitin are also reviewed.
authors.affiliation: The Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company, Naor, Jordan; School of Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Nidal H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Daraghmeh
authors.forename: Babur Z
authors.initials: BZ
authors.lastname: Chowdhry
authors.forename: Stephen A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Leharne
authors.forename: Mahmoud M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Al Omari
authors.forename: Adnan A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Badwan