A. Sri Hari Kumar

Bio: A. Sri Hari Kumar is an academic researcher from Adama University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Chitosan & Chitin. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 153 citations.

Extraction and characterization of chitin and chitosan from fishery waste by chemical method

Abstract: After cellulose, chitin is the most widespread biopolymer available in nature. Chitin has economic value because of its biological activities, industrial and biomedical applications. There are three sources of chitin, namely crustaceans, insects and microorganism. The commercial sources of chitin are shells of crustaceans such as shrimp, crabs, lobsters and krill. In the present study, chitin has been extracted from locally available fish in Rourkela. The obtained chitin was converted into the more useful chitosan. The obtained chitin and chitosan have been characterized by using different techniques like spectral analysis, X-ray diffraction, Elemental analysis, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). XRD analysis indicated the crystalline nature of the chitin and chitosan. The FTIR patterns displayed the bands corresponding to stretching and vibration of O-H, N-H and CO bonds and conformed the formation of α -chitin. Degree of deacetylation (DD) value was calculated using elemental analysis, potentiometric titration and FTIR. Using FTIR analysis DD value was found to be 61%.

Chitosan from shrimp shell (Crangon crangon) and fish scales (Labeorohita): Extraction and characterization

Abstract: Chitosan is a naturally available biopolymer. It has been prepared by alkaline N-deacetylation process of shrimp (Crangon crangon) chitin and fish (Labeorohita) chitin. The physico-chemical properties such as the degree of deacetylation (DD), solubility, water binding capacity, fat binding capacity and chitosan yield have indicated that shrimp shell and fish scale waste are good sources of chitosan. The deacetylation value of shrimp shell chitosan, fish scales and commercial chitosan was found to be 76, 80 and 84%, respectively. The crystalline index (CrI) of fish and shrimp shell was 84 and 82%. Fat binding capacity of fish chitosan, shrimp chitosan and commercial chitosan was found to be 226, 246 and 446%, respectively. Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra presented a detailed structure of α-chitin with O-H, N-H and CO stretching movements. Structural differences between shrimp chitosan and fish chitosan were studied by using FTIR, thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). FTIR spectra were used to determine the chitosan degree of deacetylation (DD). Characteristic properties of extracted chitosan were found to depend upon the source of origin and degree of deacetylation. Key words: Chitosan, fish scales, shrimp shell.

Removal of hexavalent chromium using chitosan prepared from shrimp shells

Abstract: Contamination of the aqueous environment by heavy metals and due to the discharge of metal containing effluents into the water bodies is one of the environmental issues of the century. Thus, in this work, the main concern has been the preparation of chitin and chitosan from the raw materials of shrimp shells and the characterization of the prepared chitosan by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The work was then shifted to investigate the potentiality of Cr+6 adsorption with the prepared chitosan. The controlled parameters of adsorption process were studied. The percentage of Cr+6 removal using the shrimp chitosan was 64.29%. Key words: Shrimp shells, chitosan, adsorption, chitin.

Waste-to-wealth: biowaste valorization into valuable bio(nano)materials

Abstract: The waste-to-wealth concept aims to promote a future sustainable lifestyle where waste valorization is seen not only for its intrinsic benefits to the environment but also to develop new technologies, livelihoods and jobs. Based on the concept of waste valorization and circular economy, this review aims to provide an overview of present trends and future potential in the conversion of residues from different food sectors into valuable bio(nano)materials.

Chitosan in Biomedical Engineering: A Critical Review

Abstract: Biomedical engineering seeks to enhance the quality of life by developing advanced materials and technologies. Chitosan-based biomaterials have attracted significant attention because of having unique chemical structures with desired biocompatibility and biodegradability, which play different roles in membranes, sponges and scaffolds, along with promising biological properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. Therefore, chitosan derivatives have been widely used in a vast variety of uses, chiefly pharmaceuticals and biomedical engineering. It is attempted here to draw a comprehensive overview of chitosan emerging applications in medicine, tissue engineering, drug delivery, gene therapy, cancer therapy, ophthalmology, dentistry, bio-imaging, bio-sensing and diagnosis. The use of Stem Cells (SCs) has given an interesting feature to the use of chitosan so that regenerative medicine and therapeutic methods have benefited from chitosan-based platforms. Plenty of the most recent discussions with stimulating ideas in this field are covered that could hopefully serve as hints for more developed works in biomedical engineering.