from a substance called "chitin," which is biodegradable and reusable. They designed a series of machines that turn the shells into chitosan, then turn the chitosan into plastic-like objects.

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 ...

Shinsuke Ifuku, a professor of chemistry at Tottori University, made a study of food waste to assess the recycling potential of crab shells. It has been found that chitin, the main component ...