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11 August 2021
Packaging Film Made From 100% Plants
CAMBRIDGE UK—
University of Cambridge Research has created a polymer film made from 100% plant protein that requires no chemical additives. They claim it has comparable functionality to conventional plastics. Decomposes naturally , without harming the environment. Made 100% from plant protein which can be sourced as a by-product of the agriculture products , Xampla, says that the material can be disposed of in nature after use like any natural waste, leaving no pollutants.
Scientists were able to naturally assemble plant proteins so that the final structure was very similar to spider silk. The researchers say that this “breakthrough” is the first time these structures have been seen in a material that derives from plant protein. Research, reportedly shows how scientists were able to naturally assemble plant proteins so that the final structure was very similar to spider silk. The researchers say that this “breakthrough” is the first time these structures have been seen in a material that derives from plant protein.
Flexable packaging film 100% plant based and decomposable
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British company bring product to market
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