The truth about bioplastics
Bioplastics are often touted as being eco-friendly, but do they live up to the hype?
Environment
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Scientists explore environmental advantages of horticultural bioplastics
New bioplastic materials may enable gardeners to tend their plants more sustainably and could even help plants "self-fertilize" and grow healthier roots, according to research conducted by Iowa State University horticulturists.
Materials Science
Nov 23, 2016
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Bioplastic and biofabric tested for cucumber production
The use of polyethylene mulch is a common practice in vegetable production, but environmental issues related to the disposal of petroleum-based plastic mulches have producers looking for alternatives. To address environmental ...
Environment
Jun 22, 2016
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Chemists and other researchers are working up new formulas for greener plastic
It's no longer common to hear, "Paper or plastic?" at the supermarket. In many jurisdictions, the plastic option is curbed. Hundreds of local governments around the world—even entire countries, such as China and India—ban ...
Materials Science
Mar 4, 2015
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That's a bioplastic wrap
Bioplastics take on traditional petrochemical plastics in food packaging, with some challenges.
Materials Science
Dec 15, 2014
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Next generation of bioplastics could be made from trees
A research project led by Biome Bioplastics, aided by research conducted by the University of Warwick's Centre for Biotechnology and Biorefining, has demonstrated the feasibility of extracting organic chemicals from lignin ...
Materials Science
Jun 16, 2014
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Chemistry professor developing sustainable bioplastics
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Colorado State University chemistry professor has developed several patent-pending chemical processes that would create sustainable bioplastics from renewable resources for use on everything from optical ...
Materials Science
Jan 19, 2012
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NYU-Poly professor developing bioplastic that acts like regular plastic
When people complained en masse that new biodegradable Sun Chips bags were too noisy, enough for the snack’s maker, Frito Lay, to scrap the bags altogether last year, it sent a signal: most consumers expect earth-friendly ...
Materials Science
Dec 2, 2011
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Plastic fantastic—the future of biodegradables
Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a thermoplastic polyester which occurs naturally in bacteria as Ralstonia eutropha and Bacillus megaterium. Even though PHB is biodegradable and is not dependent on fossil resources, this bioplastic ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 17, 2011
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Project seeks to make bioplastics more attractive for industry
In the RUBIO project, 18 partners are turning the vision of a sustainable plastics industry into reality. Their goal is to use regionally available plant residues to create versatile, sustainable products that are recyclable ...
Polymers
Apr 25, 2023
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