蟹壳家族变形记

doi:10.12461/PKU.DXHX202507010

University Chemistry ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (9): 222-228.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202507010

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The metamorphosis of crab shell family

Ziyi Xue¹, Xuemeng Li¹, Minru Liu², Qing Yang², Gang Xie^1,3

1 National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, Shaanxi Province, China;
2 The Attached Primary School of Northwest University, Xi'an 710068, Shaanxi Province, China;
3 Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Carbon Neutral Technology, Carbon Neutrality College (Yulin), Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, Shaanxi Province, China

Received:2025-07-03 Accepted:2025-07-29 Published:2026-09-01
Contact: Minru Liu, Gang Xie E-mail:lmr@nwu.edu.cn;xiegang@nwu.edu.cn

Abstract

Abstract: Crab shells play a pivotal role in environmental and resource utilization, with their transformation process embodying unique scientific significance. This study employs anthropomorphic narrative techniques to chronicle the metamorphic journey of the “crab shell family” (chitin, chitosan, and calcium carbonate) from marine waste to high-value materials. The work systematically demonstrates their multifaceted applications across energy storage, environmental remediation, and biomedical fields, offering an engaging perspective on the scientific principles and sustainable value of waste valorization.

Key words: Crab shell waste, Chitin, Chitosan, Calcium carbonate, Resource utilization

Ziyi Xue, Xuemeng Li, Minru Liu, Qing Yang, Gang Xie. The metamorphosis of crab shell family[J].University Chemistry, 2026, 41(9): 222-228.

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