Conventionally, the commercial supply of chitin and chitosan relies on shellfish wastes as
the extraction sources. However, the fungal sources constitute a valuable option, especially …

The growing demand for new, sophisticated, multifunctional materials has brought natural
structural composites into focus, since they underwent a substantial optimization during long …

Chitin, a widely available natural polymer, is the fundamental structural component of
crustacean shells. The crustacean processing industry produces a lot of shell waste each …

Fossil-derived products contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning
from fossil-based to bio-based products is an effective solution to this problem. There has …

In recent years, the incidence of cancer is increasing every day due to poor quality of life
(industrialization of life). Therefore, the treatment of cancer has received much attention from …

Isolation of chitin from shrimp shell waste using chemical process is a well-adopted
industrial practice due to its short process time and efficiency in removing both minerals and …

Shellfish processing is vital for the extraction of crustacean meat in the seafood market. Their
processing results in shellfish wastes containing high-value products like chitin. The …

In the present study, chitosan-based wound dressings loaded with the extract of Opuntia
ficus-indica (OPU) were prepared. OPU is known for its capability to accelerate skin injury …

Chitinous materials (chitin and its derivatives) are obtained from renewable sources, mainly
shellfish waste, having a great potential for the development of bioproducts as alternatives to …

The challenge of feeding over 9 billion humans by 2050 requires a 'rethink'of the current
linear food production system. In the view of a circular economy, insects can provide a …