A Biodegradable Structural Composite Made from Lobster Shells?

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on developing a sustainable, biodegradable composite material from waste lobster shells.

On this episode, David J. Neivandt and Greg Simms join the show to discuss their research work developing a sustainable, biodegradable composite material derived from waste lobster shells and a natural binder, engineered for high mechanical performance. Collaborating with the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at UMaine, their team has established a pilot-scale production line […] The post A Biodegradable Structural Composite Made from Lobster Shells? first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post A Biodegradable Structural Composite Made from Lobster Shells? appeared first on Composites Weekly.

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Taylor

Guests: David J. Neivandt, Greg Simms

Topics covered

• biodegradable composites
• sustainable materials
• lobster shells
• mechanical performance
• research

Keywords

• biodegradable
• composite material
• lobster shells
• sustainability
• mechanical performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Advanced Structures and Composites Center, UMaine

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