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Scientists make game-changing discovery inside crustacean shells that could revolutionize plastic: 'We are hoping that we can turn this trash into a treasure'
As detailed by Anthropocene, researchers found a way to extract an organic polymer known as chitin from crustacean shells without harsh chemicals. They believe their cost-efficient method could ...
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Researchers develop edible biofilm for extending fruit shelf life
Chitin, a natural polymer derived from the crustacean endoskeleton, is chemically modified to produce chitosan (CS). CS is non-toxic, biodegradable, and has remarkable film-forming abilities.
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A silver lining for nature-based macromolecular antibacterials
A soluble nanocomposite prepared by microwaving a solution of silver ions and a chitin-derived polymer shows promising antibacterial activity at low concentrations 1. The result, published in the ...