Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > Plant-based waterproof material could replace single-use plastics
Tech and Science

Plant-based waterproof material could replace single-use plastics

Last updated: April 9, 2025 2:28 pm
Share
Plant-based waterproof material could replace single-use plastics
SHARE

A cup made from transparent paperboard

Noriyuki Isobe (JAMSTEC)

A recent innovation in sustainable materials might hold the key to reducing single-use plastics in everyday items such as cups and straws. Transparent paperboard, a waterproof, plant-based material that degrades quickly in the ocean, offers a promising alternative to traditional plastics.

Similar to cellophane, transparent paperboard is derived from cellulose, the main component of plant cell walls. However, previous limitations in its production process, specifically the use of coagulant chemicals, hindered its application beyond food packaging. Recent research by Noriyuki Isobe and his team at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology in Yokosuka has uncovered a new method using a solution of lithium bromide that eliminates the need for coagulants, allowing the material to dry naturally and become more versatile.

Isobe explains, “We have now developed a regenerated cellulose material from this solvent system that is not only shapeable but also has the potential to serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics.” The researchers conducted tests on a cup made from transparent paperboard, demonstrating its ability to hold hot water without leakage for extended periods. By applying a plant-derived fatty acid salt coating, the cup achieved complete waterproofing.

One of the key advantages of this material is its ability to be produced from recycled or upcycled cellulose products, such as discarded clothing. In addition, studies conducted by Isobe and his team revealed that the material degrades rapidly in marine environments, breaking down completely in 300 days in deep sea conditions and even faster in shallower waters.

See also  Patronis wins Florida special election to replace Gaetz, giving GOP key House vote

While the introduction of a paper-based alternative to plastics is a step in the right direction, some experts, like Bhavna Middha from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, urge caution in promoting single-use products. Middha emphasizes the importance of reducing overall reliance on disposable items unless necessary, particularly in sectors like healthcare where single-use materials are essential.

 

Topics:

TAGGED:materialPlantBasedPlasticsReplaceSingleUsewaterproof
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Cindy Ji Hye Kim Retunes Us to the Land’s Rhythms  Cindy Ji Hye Kim Retunes Us to the Land’s Rhythms 
Next Article Factory farming and the next global pandemic Factory farming and the next global pandemic
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Man shot in Albany Park on Thursday evening

An 18-year-old man is recovering after being shot in Albany Park on Thursday evening. The…

June 6, 2025

Another Trump Scheme Crashes and Burns As Mike Johnson Says He’ll Need Democratic Debt Limit Votes

In a recent turn of events, Speaker Mike Johnson has backtracked on his plan to…

January 14, 2025

A third of the Arctic’s vast carbon sink now a source of emissions, study reveals

A recent study published by The Guardian in collaboration with Climate Desk has revealed some…

January 27, 2025

Rosie O’Donnell says she ‘expected’ Trump to threaten her citizenship after ’20 years of abuse’

Rosie O’Donnell expressed her lack of surprise at President Trump's threat to revoke her US…

July 15, 2025

Dan Ives’ AI ETF Hits $1B in Assets Just Five Months After Launch

The Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (IVES) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing…

October 31, 2025

You Might Also Like

Quantum computers reveal that the wave function is a real thing
Tech and Science

Quantum computers reveal that the wave function is a real thing

October 31, 2025
iPhone 17 Tips and Tricks That Pros Use
Tech and Science

iPhone 17 Tips and Tricks That Pros Use

October 31, 2025
Deep Beneath The Pacific Ocean, Earth’s Crust Is Tearing Itself Apart : ScienceAlert
Tech and Science

Deep Beneath The Pacific Ocean, Earth’s Crust Is Tearing Itself Apart : ScienceAlert

October 31, 2025
AI mania tanks CoreWeave’s Core Scientific acquisition; it buys Python notebook Marimo
Tech and Science

AI mania tanks CoreWeave’s Core Scientific acquisition; it buys Python notebook Marimo

October 31, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?