Category: Chitin &nd Chitosan
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Visible light-responsive amine-rich porous g-C3N4-chitosan/PBAT bilayer film with high antibacterial activity for fruit preservation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813025092268
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Environmental Influence on Degradation of Chitosan Bioplastics
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c04552
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Novel chemical integration of biodegradable energy storage materials utilizations for sustainable environment
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022286025016199
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Australian researchers develop seafood-based biofoam amid national EPS phase-out
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/biofoam-seafood-packaging-australia-eps-ban.html
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Carboxymethylated lignin incorporated chitosan aerogel as thermal insulator
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669025010866
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Researchers make mind-blowing breakthrough using shrimp shells: ‘Significantly improved the shelf life’ (FREE)
Read Researchers make mind-blowing breakthrough using shrimp shells: ‘Significantly improved the shelf life’
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Do Seashells Hold The Key To A Plastic Alternative?
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Seashell Material Transforms Plastics Pollution Fight
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Long-acting antibacterial nanochitin/nanocellulose bioplastic packaging film
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Biological and chemical synergy in chitin and chitosan production: The role of process sequencing in shrimp shell waste treatment
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Mechanical, morphological, thermal, and fire-retardant properties of sustainable chitosan-lignin based bioplastics (3rd Party Paywall)
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Biosorption of rhodamine B and sunset yellow dyes on cross-linked chitosan-alginate biocomposite beads: Experimental and theoretical studies
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Chitosan nanoparticles and neem essential oil functionalized pullulan/gum arabic active edible biocomposites for fresh-cut guava preservation
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Indian Startup Innovates with Bioplastics from Seafood Waste
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Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say (Guardian)
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Humidity Resistant Biodegradable Starch Foams Reinforced with Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) and Chitosan
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SOSE Research on Bioplastics from Discarded Crab Shells Featured in International Science News
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Preparation and characterization of face masks made of bagasse, starch and chitosan obtained from agricultural and food wastes
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Development of sustainable flame-retardant bio-based hydrogel composites from hemp/wool nonwovens with chitosan-banana sap hydrogel
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Stopping Ocean Plastics, One Mushroom Buoy at a Time
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Manufactura and BioMatters create 3D-printing composite from discarded lobster shells
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Production of chitosan-based composite film reinforced with lignin-rich lignocellulose nanofibers from rice husk
Production of chitosan-based composite film reinforced with lignin-rich lignocellulose nanofibers from rice husk
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Biodegradable plastic formulated from chitosan of Aristeus antennatus shells with castor oil as a plasticizer agent and starch as a filling substrate
Biodegradable plastic formulated from chitosan of Aristeus antennatus shells with castor oil as a plasticizer agent and starch as a filling substrate
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Functionalized Chitosan as a Biobased Flocculant for the Treatment of Complex Wastewater
Functionalized Chitosan as a Biobased Flocculant for the Treatment of Complex Wastewater
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Biotemplated fabrication of N/O co-doped porous carbon confined spinel NiFe2O4 heterostructured mimetics for triple-mode sensing of antioxidants and ameliorating packaging properties
Biotemplated fabrication of N/O co-doped porous carbon confined spinel NiFe2O4 heterostructured mimetics for triple-mode sensing of antioxidants and ameliorating packaging…
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Organized assembly of chitosan into mechanically strong bio-composite by introducing a recombinant insect structural protein OfCPH-1
Organized assembly of chitosan into mechanically strong bio-composite by introducing a recombinant insect structural protein OfCPH-1
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Preparation of nitrogen-doped biocarbon derived from shrimp shell and its utilization in glucose biofuel cell
Preparation of nitrogen-doped biocarbon derived from shrimp shell and its utilization in glucose biofuel cell
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Vietnam Startup makes brewery and seafood waste bioplastics
Bioplastics made of brewer’s grains have higher durability, water and heat resistance than plastics made of paper pulp and bagasse.
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Researchers Combine Biopolymers Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic Films
Hierarchically reinforced biopolymer composite films as multifunctional plastics substitute
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Aimplas Develops Packaging from ocean by-products
AIMPLAS is developing food and cosmetic packaging products from ocean by-products such as fish gelatine and fishing nets within the…
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CNBC Video on Startup producing biodegradable packaging from shrimp shells
CNBC’s Diana Olick joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss a climate startup producing biodegradable packaging from shrimp shells.
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Research team develops biodegradable Limonene and chitosan film
Research team develops biodegradable film that keeps food fresh for longer
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SEARCA supports project to turn shrimp waste into bioplastic
Researchers at the University of San Carlos (USC) turned shrimp waste into bioplastic with potential use for packaging.
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Green composite material made from flax and chitosan
From furniture to auto parts to skateboards: An environmentally friendly chitosan–flax composite developed by researchers at the University of Stuttgart…
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Wood and CuanTec Partner on Chitin Extraction
Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, will work with CuanTec Ltd., a Scottish circular economy business, to develop cutting…
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Cruz Foam Secures $18 M for Chitin Based Packaging
Cruz Foam’s chitin-based packaging brings in $18M
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New Vegan Biomaterials to Replace Pesticides
New vegan-based biomaterials could be used instead of chemical products and pesticides to help farmers manage their crops in a…
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Reducing Heavy Metal Pollution with Chitosan
Nanoparticles Optimize Heavy Metal Pollutant Removal in Chitosan Nanocomposite
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Chitofoam Bioplastic as Alternative to EPS
American design studio develops Styrofoam substitute from plastic-eating mealworms
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Indian Ministry Promotes New Bioplastic
New biodegradable polymer fabricated using guar gum, and chitosan has high potential for packaging material
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Shrimp and Mushroom Chitin for Skin Contact Application
Electrosprayed Shrimp and Mushroom Nanochitins on Cellulose Tissue for Skin Contact Application
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Tidal Vision and Leigh Fibers Partner on Biobased Textile Treatments
Tidal Vision Announces New Facility Opening & Partnership with Leigh Fibers
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Chitosan Packaging for Strawberries
Films made of shellfish shells, essential oils, and nanoparticles protect fruit from microbes
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3D Printing of Chitin Biocomposites
A recent study from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) explores the 3D printing of chitin-based bio-composites prepared…
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Green Crab Bioplastics Made in Canada
Parcs Canada and a McGill University professor are working together to transform green crab shells into bioplastic.
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Medical Materials Made from Crab Shell and Seaweed
Biobased fibres are made from two renewable marine resources and with promise in advanced applications, in wovens and medical materials,…
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Scotland and Ireland Create a Bioplastic Hub
An international collaboration to develop shelf-life-extending plastic-free food packaging material from food waste, initially langoustine shells, has been awarded £268,284…
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Korean Researcher Invents Plastic Bag Using Pulp and Crab Shell
Hwang Sung-yeon, 45, a researcher at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, recently invented a plastic bag using substances…
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New BioComposite Based on Structure of Tiny Crustacean
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a new bio-inspired composite material based on the structure of a…
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Scots Firm Develop Biodegradable Packaging Made From Langoustines
A Scottish company is developing a biodegradable food wrapping using waste material from shellfish.
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How Fish Skins and Algae Could Help Solve the Plastic Pollution Crisis
A University of Sussex student has taken inspiration from the seas to find a solution to the man-made plastic pollution…
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Respirators Made from Shrimp Bioplastics
Smog and excess garbage are two of the most critical issues facing many major cities across the world. And now,…
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London Students Turn Lobster Shells into Biodegradable Packaging
A team of students at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London developed a method that turns lobster…
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Recyclable Bioplastics Made from Lobster Shells
Four designers from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College have developed a series of machines that turn seafood…
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Shells from Crustaceans Used by Montreal Researchers to Make Bioplastic
McGill University researchers have patented their process which initially could be used for disposable cutlery, straws and single-use bags.
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Canadian Researchers Create Bioplastic from Lobster and Shrimp Shells
McGill researchers have patented a process that transforms crustacean and insect shells into a useable plastic material.
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New Bioplastics Packaging made from Shellfish and Cellulose
Lead researcher of Georgia Institute of Technology Carson Meredith made the news by developing a biodegradable film made from discarded…
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Australian Teenager Develops Bioplastics from Shrimps
Fifteen-year-old Angelina Arora from Sydney Girls High School developed a biodegradable plastic made from prawn shell and sticky protein from…
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Bioplastics Made from Fish Scales
A team of Omani researcher participated in the Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Centre’s Manafaa Ideathon held on February…
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Chitosan Bioplastic Objects
Shrimp shells into shape : chitosan-based bioplastic can be used to fabricate objects using injection molding as proven at lab level…
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