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Thomas Di Nardo (MSc) and Audrey Moores discovered a new method, based on mechanochemistry and aging, allowing to turn chitin into a new, long molecular weight chitosan. This new material has interesting mechanical properties and is envisaged for applications to biomedical, food packaging and high value fibers. This discovery was covered in a number of news outlets:

Research highlight in the Portland Herald Press 鈥溾��, Dec. 8 2018.

Interview 鈥溾�� at Au Coeur du Monde, Maude Rivard, Gasp茅, Quebec, ICI Radio Canada, Nov. 28 2018 (at 17:18) - French

Research highlight in CBC.ca, , Nov. 27 2018

Interview 鈥溾�� at L鈥橦eure de l鈥橢st, Richard Daigle, Rimousky, Quebec, ICI Radio Canada, Nov. 26 2018 (at 17:36) - French

Interview at Salut Bonjour, Gino Chouinard, TVA, , Nov. 26 2018 (from hour 1:45) - French

Research highlight in Le Devoir, , Nov. 26 2018 - French

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Photo: Thomas Di Nardo, now RA at 捆绑SM社区, shows chitinous shells. The process could turn waste lobster shells into biodegradable plastic. Photo by Jessica Goodsell for 捆绑SM社区