Bio-plastic Fibers (IMAGE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bio-plastic Fibers

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Fibers of a corn-derived, biodegradable plastic developed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Nebraska researchers and their colleagues have demonstrated a new technique for improving the properties of bio-plastic that could also streamline its manufacturing, making it more competitive with petroleum-based counterparts.

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Craig Chandler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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