date:Apr 27, 2016
in food technology, owing to its biocompatibility, non-toxicity, short time biodegradability and excellent film-forming ability. Chitosan also has inherent antimicrobial and antifungal properties. GFSE, on the other hand, is an antioxidant and possesses strong antiseptic, germicidal, anti-bacterial, fungicidal and anti-viral properties.
Associate professor Thian Eng San and PhD student Tan Yi Min from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NUS Faculty of Engineering spent three years perf