Crustaceans, insects and mushrooms are rich sources of the dietary fiber chitin, which activates the immune system and benefits metabolism, according to a new study in mice. Who can forget the stomach ...

Electric cars could soon be powered by a sustainable battery made from shellfish. Scientists created the device out of chitin, the major structural component of crustaceans. The substance is found in ...

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).

Researchers are optimizing the process of extracting chitin from black soldier fly carcasses, which can be used to synthesize biodegradable bioplastics. Using insects to make plastics that are ...

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 ...