Japanese research team develops bio-based plastic that is stronger than PE and PP

Biochemistry

Researchers in Japan have developed a new type of bio-based plastic that outperforms polyethylene and polypropylene, two of the most widely used plastics in the world, in terms of tensile strength and elasticity. The material is made from non-edible plant oils, amino acids, and sugars, and is also chemically recyclable. The findings have been published in the scientific journal JACS…