Commonly used menstrual pads, which can leak when saturated, have not changed much over time. A biodegradable molecule derived from seaweed that forms a gel when it comes into contact with blood could address leakage of menstrual products, according to a study.
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Nature
These period pads solidify blood to prevent leaks
Nature - They’re filled with a seaweed-derived product that forms a gel and is biodegradable.
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Biodegradable Microrobots Deliver Therapies to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Mice
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GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Biodegradable Microrobots Deliver Therapies to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Mice
The tiny robots are made of a biodegradable polymer coated with macrophage membrane and attached to green algae cells.
A new eco-friendly plastic called LAHB has shown it can biodegrade even in the extreme environment of the deep ocean 🌊, unlike conventional plastics that persist for decades ♻️.
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Scientists engineered E. coli bacteria to produce PDCA, a biodegradable material with physical properties matching or exceeding PET, at unprecedented levels 🌱🦠💧✨
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Kobe University
Biodegradable PET alternative bioproduced at unprecedented levels | Kobe University News site
The PET-alternative PDCA is biodegradable and has superior physical properties. A Kobe University team of bioengineers engineered E. coli bacteria to produce the compound from glucose at unprecedented levels and without byproducts — and opened up a realm
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Ocean CO2 becomes sustainable plastic 🌊♻️, thanks to modified microbes 🦠 | Turning dissolved carbon dioxide from seawater to biodegradable plastic 🌱 is an especially powerful way to clean up the ocean 🌍.
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New Atlas
Ocean carbon in, biodegradable plastic out
Not-so-fun fact: our oceans hold 150 times more carbon dioxide than the Earth's atmosphere. Adding to that causes ocean acidification, which can disrupt marine food chains and reduce biodiversity.
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Science News
Researchers developed ‘plantymers’: plastics that are sustainably produced from plant proteins and that break down naturally in the environment Read Full Article #GreenTech #SustainablePlastics #PlantBasedMaterials
🌱 Researchers have developed "plantymers," a biodegradable plastic alternative made from plant proteins like corn zein, inspired by how spiders spin silk.
💧 The process involves dissolving plant proteins in ethanol and then adding water, creating a protein-rich liquid that can be spun into fibers or scraped into films, mimicking natural silk production.
📦 These plant-based materials are strong enough to compete with traditional plastics and are immediately useful for applications like fruit packaging, with potential for wider commercial use.
♻️ A startup, Upgrade Biopolymers, is collaborating with the research team to commercialize this sustainable alternative and promote a circular economy.
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💧 The process involves dissolving plant proteins in ethanol and then adding water, creating a protein-rich liquid that can be spun into fibers or scraped into films, mimicking natural silk production.
📦 These plant-based materials are strong enough to compete with traditional plastics and are immediately useful for applications like fruit packaging, with potential for wider commercial use.
♻️ A startup, Upgrade Biopolymers, is collaborating with the research team to commercialize this sustainable alternative and promote a circular economy.
#SustainableMaterials #Biodegradable #PlasticAlternative
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