Shrimp consumption is in great demand among the seafood used globally. However, this expansion has resulted in the substantial generation and disposal of shrimp shell waste. Through literature search, ...

Chitin, the second most abundant polysaccharide in nature, offers numerous practical applications due to its versatile functional properties. However, its utilization is constrained by significant ...

The global chitin market is estimated at USD 100 to 150 million in 2025, with a CAGR of 5% to 6% from 2025 to 2030, fueled by diverse industry demand. Key drivers include rising agricultural ...

Chitin’s versatility and unique properties have made it an attractive material for various industries. Its applications span across pharmaceuticals (drug delivery systems, wound dressings), ...

A German entrepreneur is seeking large shrimp harvesters worldwide that will install an innovative chitin production process. They need not have any knowledge of the chitin market; his company will ...

Scientists have developed a green way to create chitin, by using two forms of food waste - prawn shells and discarded fruit - and fermenting them. Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, ...

The global chitin market is poised for significant growth, with its valuation expected to reach USD 5,746.2 million by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 12.3% between 2023 and 2033. This surge is ...

ABSTRACT: The distribution of chitinolytic enzymes in eight organs of the golden cuttlefish Sepia esculenta was determined. Chitinase activity (activity of endo-type chitinolytic enzyme) was measured ...