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September 4th, 2017 | #1 |
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Spanish scientists turn citrus into plastic
Spanish scientists turn citrus into plastic
The new material is obtained by combining limonene and carbon dioxide, both abundant and renewable substances Researchers from the Catalan Institute of Chemical Research (ICIQ) have devised a way of producing plastics from citrus peel that could replace controversial chemical Bisphenol A, which has been found by several studies to be harmful to health. http://www.fruitnet.com/fpj/article/...s-into-plastic |
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