The macro- and fine structure of dry- and wet-spun butyrylchitin filaments are studied using high, medium, and low molecular weight butyrylchitin. Density, optical, mechanical, and thermal properties and physicochemical properties such as solubility and dyeability of the filaments are examined.
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