Chemistry
New eco-leather produced from biomass derived from mushrooms
A new research proposes a vegan, ethical and ecological leather made from fungi as a substitute for animal-derived original ones
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
chitin
Chemistry
Combining crab shells and seaweed to produce sustainable fibre
The new yarn product is made from two renewable marine resources and is a promising material for advanced applications in textiles and medicine The ecological impact on the way we work and do research is also entering the field of yarn and fashion. Researchers from the University of Aalto, the…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Chemistry
Shellworks, bioplastics from lobsters
A team of British design students has created a completely recyclable bioplastic, starting from the shell of crustaceans
Giovanni Sapere