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EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food packaging. Due to its structure, the new plastic can also be chemically recycled and degrade back to harmless sugars in the environment. Scientists led by Professor Jeremy Luterbacher at EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences have successfully developed a biomass-derived plastic, simila

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EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food packaging. Due to its structure, the new plastic can also be chemically recycled and degrade back to harmless sugars in the environment. Scientists led by Professor Jeremy Luterbacher at EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences have successfully developed a biomass-derived plastic, similar to PET, that meets the criteria for replacing several current plastics while also being more environmentally friendly. A 3D-printed “leaf” made with the new bioplastic.

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Research and Tech Transfer , SB, Sustainable development, Environment, Research and Tech Transfer
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EPFL - Alain Herzog
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June 27, 2022
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New PET-like plastic made directly from waste biomass

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