Chitin enzyme: Let waste shells
"turng waste into treasure"

Discarded shell waste
has HUGE impact to society

Shrimp and crab shell waste water bodies, leading to eutrophication of water bodies, affecting
water quality and the living environment of aquatic organisms.

During the stacking process, shell waste produce unpleasant odors (ammonia and hydrogen
sulfide) due to microbial decomposition, affecting the quality of life of surrounding residents

The Ocean's Cleanup Crew!

Chitinase is nature's own recycling tool! It helps break down chitin
waste from marine creatures like crab shells and plankton, keeping the
ocean cleaner and healthier. Scientists are exploring how it can help
the environment even more!

Project Goals

General Goals
Establish a chitinase system that is:
● Efficient in production
● Stable in application
● Scalable for industrial use

Outcome ● Efficient degradation of chitin
● Value-added utilization of natural chitin resources

Team