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Macromolecular structure parameters of the different chitosans.
| Type of Chitosan | Mn (g/mol) | Mw (g/mol) | PDI | DA (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMW CHI | 4.10 × 105 ± 6.4% | 6.11 × 105 ± 9.6% | 1.49 ± 11.6% | 3 |
| LMW CHI | 3.87 × 105 ± 0.62% | 5.23 × 105 ± 0.73% | 1.34 ± 0.35% | 13 |
| deacetylated-LMW CHI | 7.52 × 104 ± 0.59% | 1.75 × 105 ± 0.31% | 2.327 ± 0.67% | 3 |
number (Mn) and weight-average molecular weight (Mw), degree of acetylation (DA), polydispersity index (PDI).
