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How seafood shells could help solve the plastic waste problem

Chemists are finding better ways to extract biodegradable materials from crustaceans and insects

Langoustine claws

SHELL GAME  Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) claws are a rich source of chitin and chitosan, biodegradable materials with possible applications in eco-friendly food packaging and beyond.

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By Carmen Drahl

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