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New biodegradable material gets stronger in water and could kill off plastic

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), working with collaborators, report a new biomaterial ...

Chitosan-nickel biomaterial becomes stronger when wet, and could replace plastics

A new study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has unveiled the first biomaterial that is not only waterproof but actually becomes stronger in contact with water. The material ...

Chitosan – How a Sugar with High Electrostatic Power can Protect Crops – Chitosan Global introduces Chitonova-TRC

JOHNSON CITY, TN, TN, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Chitosan Global, a Division of Shield Nutraceuticals, Inc., announced the official launch of Chitonova – TRC, a breakthrough ...
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This biomaterial becomes stronger when wet

Fernández at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia has now shown that the opposite can happen: add a dash of nickel ...
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The Effect of Heat Treatment on Chitosan Nanocomposites

Polysaccharides, such as chitosan, exhibit poor mechanical and barrier characteristics in their current form. Consequently, compared to common plastic films, using materials based on biopolymers in ...