Why is about half N-acetylated Chitosan soluble in water at neutral pH?

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Kamal Aly

Please read this article:

Procedia Engineering 27 (2012) 718 – 732

Characterization of half N-acetylated chitosan powders and films Fang Fenga,b*, Yu Liuc , Binyuan Zhaoc , Keao Huc

Panarin Chinavinijkul

Dear Kamal,

After looking through the paper you recommended, I have found my answer. Thank you.