Scientists have developed a green way to create chitin, by using two forms of food waste - prawn shells and discarded fruit - and fermenting them. Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, ...

Chitin (kai’tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a paper co-authored by a Colorado State ...

Judith G. Levin Teaneck, New Jersey Shell waste as a chitin source The short article in a recent C&EN concerning chitin from certain adult flies is both interesting and timely (Aug. 21, 2023, page 6).

The regular monthly Chitin & Chitosans webinar of the European Chitin Society had its third appearance today, again with two presentations. First, Dr. Thomas Hahn from the Fraunhofer Institute for ...

Chitin (kai'tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a paper co-authored by a Colorado State ...

Chitin hydrogel is recognized as a promising material for a variety of biomedical applications. Its biocompatibility and biodegradability make it useful in tissue repair, artificial organs, and wound ...

Today, a manuscript has been accepted for publication in the journal Insects to which we contributed our expertise in chitin and chitosan biology and chemistry, in particular our post-doc Dr. Stefan ...

Researchers have uncovered the promising capability of chitin as a sustainable smart biomaterial. Through water exchange with the environment, humidity-responsive chitinous films can generate ...