How seafood shells could help solve the plastic waste problem
Chemists are finding better ways to extract biodegradable materials from crustaceans and insects

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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