Exploring the chemistry and composition of black soldier fly eumelanin, a material for a circular economy
A. Bernardus Mostert, Sara Mattiello, Shujie Li, G. Perna, Maria Lasalvia, Paolo F. Ambrico, João Vitor Paulin, João V. M. Lima, Carlos F. O. Graeff, Jun Wei Phua, Micaela Matta, Andrew J. Surman, R. Gunnella, M. Ambrico
Abstract
Demonstrated is the first example of dihydroxyindole carboxylic acid presence within an insect eumelanin, a conductive biomaterial material for the circular economy.
Topics & Concepts
Circular economyComposition (language)ChemistryLiteratureArtEcologyBiologyInsect Utilization and EffectsBee Products Chemical AnalysisDyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers