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ArticleUltrasonics sonochemistry2025

Preparation of low molecular weight chitosan through hydroxyl radicals generated via hydrodynamic cavitation.

Andraž Zupanc, Jernej Ortar, David Pahovnik, Nataša Zabukovec Logar, Blaž Stres, Alenka Šmid, Mojca Zupanc, Martin Petkovšek, Ema Žagar

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Andraž ZupancFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia.
Jernej OrtarFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia.
David PahovnikNational Institute of Chemistry, Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia.
Nataša Zabukovec LogarNational Institute of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia.
Blaž StresNational Institute of Chemistry, Department of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia.
Alenka ŠmidFaculty of pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 7, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia.
Mojca ZupancFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia.
Martin PetkovšekFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia. Electronic address: martin.petkovsek@fs.uni-lj.si.
Ema ŽagarNational Institute of Chemistry, Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia. Electronic address: ema.zagar@ki.si.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Low molecular weight chitosan is highly desired for its improved solubility and biological activity compared to high molecular weight chitosan; however, effective, mild and environmentally friendly degradation methods remain a challenge. In this study, we used hydrodynamic cavitation generated by orifice plate constrictions in combination with H

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ChitosanDegradationHydrodynamic cavitationRadical formation

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PMCPMC12682145

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