Degradable plastic made from inedible plant parts developed - Dominican Today

<p>It is challenging, heat resistant, and a sound barrier against gases such as oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food packaging. Madrid Scientists at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a new PET-like plastic easily mad…

Scientists at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a new PET-like plastic easily made from the inedible parts of plants. It is tough, heat resistant, and a good barrier a… [+2999 chars]

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