China scientists turned bamboo cellulose into a strong plastic alternative that withstands high heat, can be recycled and biodegrades in soil
[ad_1] Plastic alternatives made from renewable materials often struggle to match the strength, heat resistance and processing ability of conventional plastics. A new bamboo-based bioplastic takes a different approach, reorganising cellulose at the molecular level to produce a material that is both strong and easier to shape. The researchers used a hydrated zinc chloride and…