Tag: Shivani Chawla

UPenn student Shivani Chawla creates UV-responsive material from shrimp shells and cellulose

UPenn student Shivani Chawla creates UV-responsive material from shrimp shells and cellulose

May 19, 2025 |

In Pennslylvania, Shivani Chawla, a biomaterials engineer student at the University of Pennsylvania, has turned discarded seafood shells and cellulose pulp into vibrant, sustainable art that is not only visually stunning but also responds to environmental changes like UV exposure. Growing up hiking through the forests of Colorado and New Jersey, Shivani developed a deep […]

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