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Chitin and chitosan are polysaccharides found in nature, insolubles in water and organic solvents belonging tobiomaterials. They are found in various sources such as algae, fungi, and the exoskeletons of arthropods. The firstreports to be reported about in 1811 were chitin and chitosan on in 1859 and today are quite Relevant due to itswide range of applications including cosmetic field, environmental, food, pharmaceutical, dental and medical. Thecountries that top the ranking of the largest investments in research and production related to chitin and chitosanare Japan, followed by the United States, are together the leading researchers, producers and consumers of thesepolymers. Important features of these polysaccharides reinforce the need for further research for its use asbiodegradability, biocompatibility and low toxicity. Thus, increasingly must invest in research on chitin andchitosan in order to provide a better quality of life using natural materials and without harm to the environment.Key-words: Biofilm, biodegradable, biopolymers polysaccharides, Cunninghamella elegans

Quitina e quitosana: Características, utilizações e perspectivas atuais de produção