Widespread concerns over the impact of human activity on the environment have resulted in
a desire to replace artificial functional materials with naturally derived alternatives. As such …

A circular economy is considered one way to reduce environmental impacts of human
activities, by more efficient use of resources and recovery, resulting in less waste and …

In the quest for a sustainable and circular economy, it is essential to explore environmentally
friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based materials. A promising pathway toward …

N-Acetyl-d-glucosamine (NAG), the monomer of chitin, is used as a food supplement and a
key platform chemical to access a range of organonitrogen chemicals. However, efficient …

The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun, 1896), has become an invading species in the
Mediterranean region, almost completely replacing native species within a few years and …

Polyurethane (PU) foams are key players within the large foam market, with applications
such as thermal insulating materials, cushioning, protective equipment, etc. With the current …

Chitosan is typically produced by the deacetylation of the chitin biopolymer. Its molecular
weight (Mw) is a function of the chitin source and the deacetylation conditions. It remains a …

The surge in population growth, urbanization, and shifts in food consumption patterns have
resulted in a rise in the global production of organic waste. This waste material must be …

In recent years, the invasive Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) has increased its
spread throughout the Mediterranean Sea, threatening native biodiversity and local …

The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), originally from the western Atlantic Ocean, has recently
spread to the Mediterranean and is now considered one of the one hundred most invasive …