Perna perna mussel shell evaluation aiming it’s use in design and crafts

Authors

  • Daniel Shimada Brotto
  • Lucília Tristão Ramos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32360/acmar.v52i2.41139

Abstract

This work aimed to evaluate Perna perna mussel shells, cultivated and non-cultivated for its use in design and crafts. The samples came from discards at specific locations in Niterói-RJ. The superiority of cultured shells was recorded, regarding symmetry, quality of the nacre and standardization in the format and size. The use of this residue provides an opportunity for community development, as well as being a valid mitigatory alternative to reduce the impact of shell discards in nature.
Keywords: solid waste, mother of pearl, sustainability.

Published

2020-03-11