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From: Biomaterial-based sponge for efficient and environmentally sound removal of bacteria from water

Synthetic scheme for the synthesis of chitosan derivatives. (a) QCHI45: H2O (1% v/v acetic acid), 60 ºC, 18 h. (b) QCHI90: H2O (1% v/v acetic acid), 85 ºC, 6 h.