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Chitin nanofibers derived from deep eutectic solvent extraction and ammonium persulfate oxidation as a seed nanopriming agent for microgreen growth enhancement
Chitin nanofibers (ChNFs) were successfully prepared from lobster shells using deep eutectic solvents (DESs) and ammonium persulfate oxidation (APS), offer
Hong-Lin Zhu, Sunni Chen, Jingyi Xue, Ruiqi Wang, Xinhao Wang, Zhenlei Xiao, Yangchao Luo
Sustainable Food Technology · 2025 · https://doi.org/10.1039/d5fb00026b
Abstract
Chitin nanofibers (ChNFs) were successfully prepared from lobster shells using deep eutectic solvents (DESs) and ammonium persulfate oxidation (APS), offering a sustainable approach for marine waste utilization.
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Hong-Lin Zhu; Sunni Chen; Jingyi Xue; Ruiqi Wang; Xinhao Wang; Zhenlei Xiao; Yangchao Luo (2025). Chitin nanofibers derived from deep eutectic solvent extraction and ammonium persulfate oxidation as a seed nanopriming agent for microgreen growth enhancement. Sustainable Food Technology. https://doi.org/10.1039/d5fb00026b Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). Hosted by EVEC Athens (microgreens.org.gr). No changes were made to this article. Provided as-is, without warranties. EVEC Athens is not affiliated with, and this copy is not endorsed by, the authors or the publisher.
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