Large numbers of crab shells are disposed as food waste in the processing process. Chitin nanofiber (CNF) refers to chitin extracted from form ultrafine fibers that enable uniform dispersion water. We explored feasibility using CNF materials plant growth promoters. investigated effects application with fertilizer and its various methods on komatsuna cultivated Entisols Andosols materials. The s...

Engineered tissues require enhanced organization of cells and extracellular matrix (ECM) for proper function. To promote cell organization, substrates with controlled micro- and nanopatterns have been developed as supports for cell growth, and to induce cellular elongation and orientation via contact guidance. Micropatterned ultra-thin biodegradable substrates are desirable for implantation in ...

and Introduction: Chitin, the second-most abundant polysaccharide found in nature, has increased biocompatibility and biodegradability compared to cellulose, the most abundant polysaccharide. Found in crustaceans, cephalopods and mushrooms, chitin can be used to create new polymeric devices and to reinforce pre-existing technologies for various applications [1]. In this project, chitin nanofibe...

Every year, over 8 million tons of crustacean shells are discarded. However, there exists an opportunity for valorizing the chitin and calcium carbonate part composition shells. Our study revealed reduces self-aggregation effects. It was shown that crustacean-based nanofibers alone or added to cellulose offer unprecedented reductions in viscosity even after drying produce foams impossible cellu...

Chitin is a widely available polysaccharide, biodegradable, insoluble in most solvents and with low antigenic properties. nanoparticles such as nano whiskers nanofiber (CHNF) can form stable uniform dispersion. The nanoparticle suspension shows the properties of crude chitin well high aspect ratio, surface area, density, hydroxyl group, N-acetyl group residual amine on its also be chemically mo...

We previously reported the preparation of a self-assembled chitin nanofiber (CNF) film via regeneration from an ion gel with an ionic liquid, followed by sonication and filtration. Based on the finding that CNFs were redispersed in a mixture of the film with ammonia aqueous solution (aq.), in this study, CNF-natural rubber (NR) composite sheets were fabricated by mixing redispersed CNF with NR ...