I want to dissolve chitosan using acetic acid at 7%. What will be chitosan's effect?

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Using low Mw. Chitosan at 10% and acetic acid at 7%.

Dissolving chitosan in a 7% acetic acid solution enhances its solubility through protonation and increases viscosity, making it suitable for applications like electrospinning and biomedical uses. This concentration balances effective processing with biocompatibility and potential antiviral properties.

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