bioplastics

Self-cleaning bioplastics
Magnified image showing the pillared structure of a lotus leaf (left) and the new bioplastic
Climate-neutral and rapidly degradable bioplastics?
Simple laboratory cultivation of cyanobacteria in aerated tubes Climate-neutral and rapidly degradable bioplastics? Microbiologists at
Could a high-quality bioplastic from wood byproducts help solve one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues?
viia Yale School of the Environment Could a high-quality bioplastic from wood byproducts help solve
A low-cost and sustainable method for producing bioplastics from sewage sludge and wastewater
Zobellella denitrificans ZD1 bacteria feed on sludge to make biodegradable plastics. Courtesy of Kung-Hui (Bella)
The aim: a circular economy of biogenic resources based on algae

Algae could become an important resource in the future, if you understand the chemistry behind

New biodegradable plastic decays in a compost bin in a couple of years but it is expensive

Group of scientists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). Lithuania have created biodegradable plastic, which

Combining natural rubber with bioplastic in a novel way results in a much stronger replacement for plastic

New biodegradable ‘plastic’ is tough, flexible The quest to keep plastic out of landfills and

This clean technology makes possible the industrial-scale production of commercializable bio-based plastics

Introducing a simple step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic could improve its properties

Green light for plant-based food packaging

Bioplastic packaging that extends the shelf life of food and tells us when it is

Eggshell nanoparticles could lead to expanded use of bioplastic in packaging materials

Eggshells are both marvels and afterthoughts. Placed on end, they are as strong as the

Water heals a bioplastic

A drop of water self-heals a multiphase polymer derived from the genetic code of squid

Researchers use plant oils for novel bio-based plastics

Researchers have developed a new way to use plant oils like olive and linseed oil

Oil palm offers cheap biofuels and bioplastics

A cost-effective method uses fungi to convert palm oil waste to green products Leftover plant

Bioplastic – greener than ever

Polylactic acid is a degradable plastic used mostly for packaging. To meet the rising demand,

Turning waste from rice, parsley and other foods into biodegradable plastic

Your chairs, synthetic rugs and plastic bags could one day be made out of cocoa,