While waiting for the ICP-MS machine to get fixed, again, I began to experiment with a few methods of making chitosan films. I discovered that by making a “pulp” and allowing it to remain separated as it cures in the base, I can compress it into a thin sheet to dry. Once fully dry, the film retains some flexibility and I hypothesize that this new film may be used to create chitosan membranes that can aid in future studies. Increasing the surface area allow for more efficient selenium removal.
Film was removed from glass dish with a sharp blade.