Chinese scientists have developed an edible, transparent and biodegradable packaging material. Reported by the Chemical Industry Association.
The author of the technology is To Ngai of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and colleagues. new material created from bacterial cellulose, an organic compound derived from certain types of bacteria. According to scientists, this type of plastic has a significant tensile strength.
Unlike plant-derived cellulose, bacterial biopolymer requires neither felling trees nor growing crops. Many cellulosic plastics are highly hygroscopic, and to overcome this problem, the authors added soy proteins to the composition and coated the resulting film with an oil-resistant composition.
The study showed that the new bioplastic could decompose completely within 1-2 months. Unlike other bio-based plastics such as polylactic acid, cellulose does not require industrial composting. “The material developed in this study is completely edible, making it safe for turtles and other marine animals,” the authors said.
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