UC-San Diego: Biodegradable 'Living Plastic' Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down
May 01, 2024
May 01, 2024
LA JOLLA, California, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
Story by: Liezel Labios
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry's environmental footprint. Researchers led by the University of California San Diego have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a soft yet durable commercial plastic used in footwear, floor mats, cushions and memory foam. It is filled wit . . .
Story by: Liezel Labios
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry's environmental footprint. Researchers led by the University of California San Diego have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a soft yet durable commercial plastic used in footwear, floor mats, cushions and memory foam. It is filled wit . . .