Researchers in Spain develop new plastic-like biomaterial from shrimp cells - Aletihad News Center

Thursday 21 May 2026 Abu Dhabi UAE

Podcast Infograph Caricature Programs E-Books

Business News Markets Stocks Currencies Commodities

Today's Edition

World

Researchers in Spain develop new plastic-like biomaterial from shrimp cells

This image shows the new plastic-like biomaterial that becomes created at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona, Spain on April 24, 2026. (AFP)

A holds a new plastic-like biomaterial derived from shrimp shells created at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona, Spain on April 24, 2026. (AFP)

Akshayakumar Kompa mixes nickel powder with chitin derived from shrimp shells in Barcelona, Spain on April 24, 2026. (AFP)

A researcher at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona , Spain demonstrates the production process of the new plastic-like biomaterial. (AFP)

A researcher holds a new plastic-like biomaterial that offers high resistance to water, created at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona, Spain on April 24, 2026. (AFP)

The new biomaterial, seen in this image, is developed from shrimp shells and reinforced with nickel, and mimics the functional properties of plastic while offering high resistance to water. (AFP)

A researcher weighs out nickel powder as he demonstrates the production process of the new plastic-like biomaterial derived in Barcelona, Spain on April 24, 2026. (AFP)

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia in Spain suggest this breakthrough marks the beginning of a new era of biological materials capable of replacing single-use plastics. (AFP)

Source: AFP

World

UAE stays resilient through supply chain adjustments: PwC report

Today 10:12

‘It improves trust, job satisfaction’: UAE employees welcome new rule for timely salaries

Today 09:43

Unified insurance will enhance medical care for Emiratis, from routine checks to cancer treatments – doctors

Today 09:33

National health insurance initiative brings reassurance to Emiratis

Today 01:47

Copyrights reserved to Aletihad News Center © 2026