Biodegradable Foam Using Non-Edible Oils and Tea Leaf Extracts Developed by IISc Researchers

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz

• IISc Bengaluru researchers developed a biodegradable foam from non-edible oils and tea leaf extracts to replace plastic packaging.
• The foam disintegrates within three hours at 80°C in eco-friendly solvents.
• Producing the foam drastically cuts greenhouse gas emissions.
• Featuring dynamic covalent bonds, the foam is reprocessable and durable, withstanding 10,000 loading cycles.
  
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