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Polymers

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Verwandte Themenbiopolymer corn protein spider silk plastic alternative sustainable materials Nanjing Agricultural University University of Amsterdam Wageningen University

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Corn Protein Biopolymer Inspired by Spider Silk Offers Plastic Alternative

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Corn Protein Biopolymer Inspired by Spider Silk Offers Plastic Alternative

Scientists from China and the Netherlands have developed a corn protein-based biopolymer, dubbed 'plantymer,' using a process inspired by spider silk. This material offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics, exhibiting rigidity comparable to silk and good moisture/oxygen barrier properties.