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Optimization of carboxymethyl chitosan synthesis using response surface methodology and desirability function.

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  • 1Campus de Anápolis de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas Henrique Santillo, Universidade Estadual de Goiás (UEG), Br 153 no 3.105-Fazenda Barreiro do Meio, P.O. Box 459, Anápolis, GO 75132-903, Brazil.

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This study optimized carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) production using response surface methodology. Optimal conditions yielded CMC with high solubility and degree of substitution, demonstrating efficient chemical modification of chitosan.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide, possesses valuable properties but requires modification for enhanced functionality.
  • Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) offers improved solubility and diverse applications in biomedical and industrial fields.
  • Efficient synthesis and characterization of CMC are crucial for its effective utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize the carboxymethylation of chitosan using monochloroacetic acid.
  • To investigate the impact of reaction parameters on CMC yield and properties.
  • To determine the optimal conditions for maximizing CMC degree of substitution and solubility.

Main Methods:

  • Chitosan reacted with monochloroacetic acid under alkaline conditions.
  • A 2(3) full-factorial central composite design employed for parameter optimization.
  • Response surface methodology and desirability function used for process optimization.
  • FTIR, 1H NMR, X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetry analyzed CMC characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Optimal conditions determined: NaOH/Chitosan molar ratio of 12.4, reaction time of 10.6 hours, and MCA/Chitosan molar ratio of 5.
  • Achieved carboxymethyl chitosan with a degree of substitution (DS¯) of 1.86 and 99.6% solubility.
  • Carboxymethylation confirmed by FTIR and 1H NMR spectroscopy.
  • Crystallinity and thermal stability decreased with increasing DS¯, as shown by XRD and TGA.

Conclusions:

  • The carboxymethylation process of chitosan was successfully optimized using response surface methodology.
  • The optimized process yields high-quality carboxymethyl chitosan with excellent solubility and a high degree of substitution.
  • The findings provide a robust method for producing functionalized chitosan derivatives for various applications.