Experts from Mahidol University (Thailand) have developed an inexpensive and environmentally friendly method for packaging perishable products from pineapple stalk starch. The results of the research of scientists have been published. magazine polymers.
Plastic decomposes and decomposes for about 500 years, poisoning the soil, groundwater and world oceans. In addition, microparticles remaining in water, atmosphere and soil can enter the human body through nutrients and harm it. These problems are why scientists are looking for new approaches to create an environmentally friendly replacement for plastic.
Particular attention is paid to starch-based materials from corn and potatoes. Scientists have proposed to use starch from pineapple stalks, which is agricultural waste. From these, the team was able to create films in which their tests demonstrated their effectiveness. In addition, the plasticity of the films changed when glycerol was added. The material can also slow down the natural ripening process of the banana.
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