n.甲壳质；壳多糖；几丁质

Chitin is a tough, fibrous polymer found in the exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans.
钛白是一种在昆虫和甲壳类动物外壳中发现的坚韧纤维素聚合物。
The insect's exoskeleton is made primarily of chitin, providing it with excellent protection.
昆虫的外骨骼主要由几丁质构成，为它们提供了极好的防护。
Chitin-based biomaterials have potential applications in medicine, such as creating artificial skin for burn victims.
几丁质基生物材料在医学上具有潜力，例如用于制作烧伤患者的人造皮肤。
Scientists are exploring ways to utilize chitin waste from shrimp processing industries as a sustainable resource.
科学家正在研究如何利用虾加工行业的几丁质废料作为可持续资源。
Chitin can be chemically treated to make it more soluble in water for easier industrial processing.
通过化学处理，几丁质可以变得更易溶于水，便于工业加工。
Fungi secrete enzymes that break down chitin, which is then used by them as a food source.
真菌分泌酶分解几丁质，然后将其作为食物来源。
Researchers have developed a method to extract and purify chitin from lobster shells for use in various products.
研究人员已经开发出从龙虾壳中提取并纯化几丁质的方法，用于各种产品。
Chitin nanoparticles have shown promise in drug delivery systems due to their biocompatibility and unique properties.
几丁质纳米粒因其生物相容性和独特性质，在药物递送系统中显示出前景。
The use of chitin as a food additive is still limited, but its potential health benefits are being studied.
尽管几丁质作为食品添加剂的使用还受限，但其潜在的健康益处正在被研究。
Some eco-friendly cosmetics incorporate chitin as an alternative to synthetic materials, promoting a more sustainable beauty industry.
一些环保化妆品将几丁质作为合成材料的替代品，推动了更可持续的美容行业。