Nature has long produced its own glowing materials, from fireflies to glowing mushrooms. Today, scientists are taking inspiration from these biological wonders to engineer a new generation of smart materials that combine sustainable origins with cutting-edge functionality. These fluorescent biopolymers - natural or engineered polymers with light-emitting properties - are opening doors to...
For centuries, crustacean shells were discarded as worthless waste. Today, they're fueling a scientific revolution. At the heart of this transformation lies chitosan - a remarkable biopolymer that's quietly reshaping medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. But what makes this unassuming molecule so extraordinary?
The Molecular Magic of Chitosan
Unlike synthetic...
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