Monthly Archives: February 2022

February 08th 2022 Inspired by the always immaculate lotus leaf, researchers have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable. Inspired by the pristine lotus leaf, Australian scientists have engineered a quickly biodegradable yet self-cleaning plastic they say … Continue reading →

February 02nd 2022 Łódź scientists create revolutionary ‘heavy-duty’ biodegradable materials from modified starch. Scientists from Łódź have solved a ‘long-standing problem’ after engineering an innovative new biodegradable, heavy-duty foil made from modified starch. Although the use of starch in recycled … Continue reading →

January 31st 2022 Plantcarb, spin out, start up for starch with 100% amylose. Plantcarb ApS is a plant biotechnological spin out from Aarhus University and University of Copenhagen established by (among others) two scientists who – as the only ones … Continue reading →