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A method for producing a green packaging material using chitin nanofibers.
About
Georgia Tech researchers have developed a method for producing chitin nanofibers from chitin-containing organisms. This unique extraction and processing method allows for chitin to be formed into self-standing films that can be handled as a single sheet without compromising the properties of the chitin nanofibers. These pure chitin films show high stiffness, strength, and favorable barrier properties to protect against exposure to oxygen, carbon dioxide, water, and a variety of other gas species.
Key Benefits
Environmentally Friendly – biodegradable and reduced environmental impact Sustainable – made entirely of renewable biological material, chitin Cheap – made from a low cost and renewable resources Sanitary – natural anti-bacterial activity Favorable Properties - high optical transparency, tensile strength, flexibility, and gas barrier properties
Applications
This technology may be useful in any application where protection from oxygen, carbon dioxide, or water is required, including: Food and beverage packaging Medicine packaging Protective bags for personal use Long term preservation bags Electronics and batteries packaging