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Corn protein transformed into silk-inspired bioplastic

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Scientists from China and the Netherlands have developed a new biopolymer derived from corn protein, inspired by the structure of spider silk. This material, dubbed "plantymer," exhibits rigidity and barrier properties comparable to natural silk and can degrade within a month in soil. The innovation aims to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics, addressing the global issue of plastic pollution. AI

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Corn protein transformed into silk-inspired bioplastic

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victoria Bela ·

    Chinese and Dutch scientists turn corn to sustainable plastic, inspired by spider silk

    Scientists from China and the Netherlands have created a corn protein-based biopolymer with a process inspired by spider silk that could offer a sustainable alternative to plastics based on fossil fuel. “Plant-derived biopolymers may become sustainable alternatives to fossil-base…

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