Albertville native's research with shrimp shell may be key to diabetic bandages - al.com (blog)

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Albertville native's research with shrimp shell may be key to diabetic bandages al.com (blog) The chitin in the shrimp is rich in anti-bacteria properties. The seaweed, which has long been used to help treat diabetic ulcers, includes a gel-like alginate to produce a fiber that would be woven into bandages and makes a "great barrier" to protect ... and more »

Spider's Venomous Fang an Incisive Design Solution - Scientific Computing

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Spider's Venomous Fang an Incisive Design Solution Scientific Computing Nature has been using fiber-reinforced materials far longer than technology. The material of the armor deployed by arthropods, such as arachnids, insects and crustaceans, the cuticle, is composed of a multitude of extremely fine layers of chitin fibers ...

University of Alabama team turning shrimp shells into high-tech bandages - al.com (blog)

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University of Alabama team turning shrimp shells into high-tech bandages al.com (blog) Chitin precipitates out. The Tuscaloosa group thinks it can use this long-chain chitin to fill an empty niche in the bandage market for diabetic sores. The market already has one type of bandage that uses chitin, because it has an antibacterial effect ...

Siswa Indonesia Juara Olimpiade Iptek Dunia - Vivanews

Siswa Indonesia Juara Olimpiade Iptek Dunia Vivanews Proyek penelitian mereka berjudul “Uses Chitosan and Natural Colorant as Raw Material Textile Surface Modifications” (Menggunakan Chitosan dan Pewarna Alam sebagai Bahan Baku Modifikasi Permukaan Tekstil). Chitosan merupakan modifikasi senyawa chitin ... and more »