Hazelnut shells get new life as strong, sustainable panels

Chanda (left) and Prabhakar (right) turning Hazelnut shells into architectural panels
Chanda (left) and Prabhakar (right) turning Hazelnut shells into architectural panels

January 18, 2022 — Harvest a hazelnut, and you’re left with a shell. These hard, thin, slow-decaying husks are typically mulched or discarded, but Washington State University scientist Vikram Yadama has found a new way to upcycle leftover hazelnut shells into durable panels for cabinets, tables, and other products. [Read More…]