Sustainable, High-Performance, and Biodegradable Plastics Made from Chitin.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12764
Abstract: A high-performance biodegradable plastic was made from a chitin KOH/urea solution. The solution was transferred into a hydrogel by cross-linking using epichlorohydrin and ethanol immersion, and a chitin bioplastic was finally prepared by drying in… read more here.
Keywords: made chitin; chitin; performance biodegradable; high performance ... See more keywords
Performance of Biodegradable Biochar-Added and Bio-Based Plastic Clips for Growing Tomatoes
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15207205
Abstract: Increasing quantities of waste from using conventional plastic in agriculture and horticulture is one of the most pressing issues nowadays. Conventional plastic accessories (e.g., mulching films, clips, pots, strings, etc.) are typically fossil-derived, non-biodegradable and… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable biochar; biochar added; performance biodegradable; bio based ... See more keywords