Inês C. G. Sousa
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Inês C. G. Sousa has a total of 10 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Eduardo Basílio de Oliveira
Universidade Federal de Viçosa
1 shared publication - Gabriela R. Bailon
Department of Food Technology, Federal University of Viçosa, Campus Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil
1 shared publication - Leandro Dias Araujo
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences , Lincoln University , Lincoln 7647 , New Zealand , lincoln.ac.nz
1 shared publication - Maria Beatriz Martins Conde
Graduate Program in Food Technology (PPGTA), Department of Food, Federal University of Technology of Paraná, Curitiba 80230-910, PR, Brazil
1 shared publication - Marinaldo Vilar de Souza Junior
Center for Social Sciences, Health, and Technology, Federal University of Maranhão—UFMA, Imperatriz 65900-410, Maranhão, Brazil
1 shared publication - Nilda de Fátima Ferreira Soares
Universidade Federal de Viçosa
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Sustainable Extraction and Multimodal Characterization of Fungal Chitosan from Agaricus bisporus
Biologically derived polymers, such as chitosan, have gained attention as sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials for food and biomedical applications. Fungal-derived chitosan offers notable advantages over crustacean-based chitosan, including a renewable origin and lower allergenic potential. In this study, chitosan was extracted from fungal biomass through a sequential process comprising demineralization, deproteinization, and deacetylation. The extracted material was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), zeta potential measurement, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and color analysis. Compared to commercial chitosan, the fungal chitosan exhibited lower crystallinity and thermal stability, as well as a more porous surface morphology. Its degree of deacetylation and surface charge suggest promising potential for use in biodegradable films and functional materials. These findings highlight the feasibility of using fungal biomass as a sustainable and valuable source of chitosan for technological applications.
Open AccessSustainable Extraction and Multimodal Characterization of Fungal Chitosan from Agaricus bisporus
Biologically derived polymers, such as chitosan, have gained attention as sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials for food and biomedical applications. Fungal-derived chitosan offers notable advantages over crustacean-based chitosan, including a renewable origin and lower allergenic potential. In this study, chitosan was extracted from fungal biomass through a sequential process comprising demineralization, deproteinization, and deacetylation. The extracted material was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), zeta potential measurement, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and color analysis. Compared to commercial chitosan, the fungal chitosan exhibited lower crystallinity and thermal stability, as well as a more porous surface morphology. Its degree of deacetylation and surface charge suggest promising potential for use in biodegradable films and functional materials. These findings highlight the feasibility of using fungal biomass as a sustainable and valuable source of chitosan for technological applications.