Bio-based films and coatings made from chitin-containing waste materials

Mar 30, 2026 Seafood, insect, and mushroom industries generate chitin waste. New processing converts it into high-purity chitosan for biodegradable coatings and packaging. (Nanowerk News) The processing of crustaceans from the fishing industry, the production of insect protein, and mushroom cultivation generate large quantities of chitin-containing waste. The Fraunhofer Institute...