Tuesday, 10 January 2017

Plastic bags made from shrimp shells might help Egypt's trash problem

Chitosan film made from shrimp shell in the early developmental phase

A team of bioengineers from the University of Nottingham and Nile University in Egypt are developing a new substitute for conventional plastic carry bags using a material made out of shrimp shells. This biodegradable alternative to the more conventional polythene made from fossil fuels that is used in shopping bags is not only greener, but can also extend the shelf life of foodstuffs.

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