Greener alternatives to synthetic polymers are constantly being investigated and sought
after. Chitin is a natural polysaccharide that gives structural support to crustacean shells …

For many years, the inorganic content in nanocomposites has seldom exceeded 10 vol%.
Novel fabrication methods have been employed to incorporate high inorganic loading within …

Large amount of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is consumed to remove the protein content in
chitin biomass during deproteinization. However, excessive NaOH concentration used might …

The widespread usage of petroleum-based polymers as single-use packaging has had
harmful effects on the environment. Herein, we developed sustainable chitin nanofiber …

Chitin-nanofibrils are obtained in water suspension at low concentration, as nanoparticles
normally are, to avoid their aggregation. The addition of the fibrils in molten PLA during …

Starch-based films have limited applications due to their hydrophilicity and poor mechanical
performance. Herein, thermoplastic starch (TPS) nanocomposite films with chitin nanofibers …

Nowadays, environmental concerns make us rethink the way that we live and eat. In this
regard, alternative protein sources are emerging; among them, insects are some of the most …

Chitin is one of the most abundant biopolymers in nature. Herein, we report the successful
preparation of chitin nanofibers (ChNFs) from shrimp shell waste using a partial …

Recently, there has been a significant global focus on the development of fully biobased,
strong, and tough filaments. This paper presents a deep investigation into the reinforcing …

Creation of food-based nanomaterials for food processing and packaging applications is
actually gaining in importance. Indeed, the design of a suitable food carrier system controls …