Kitinaren erauzketa tradizionala aldatu ingurumena errespetatzen duten prozesuak lortzeko

Abstract

Chitin is responsible for the outstanding mechanical properties of crustacean´s exoeskeletons and is being applied into a plethora of fields. Following a Circular Economy approach, chitin can be valorized from several biomass wastes so these materials are reintroduced back into the economic cycle. However, it results essential to develop novel environmentally sustainable paths over the conventional chitin nanoparticle extraction involving harsh acid-hydrolysis treatments from crustacean shells so we can progressively reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Here we tap into the new emerging alternatives to provide novel paths to extract this biopolymer at a low CO2 footprint. We hope this work guides the implementation of sustainable approaches in the field of biocolloids.