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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