New Progress in Microbial Degradable Plastics Technology

[China Packaging Network News] A few days ago, a European R & D team made progress in exploring the feasibility of microbial degradable plastic technology. Research shows that the use of organic waste compost combined with microbial degradation of plastic technology, can greatly increase the efficiency of microbial degradation, and geographical conditions can also significantly affect the efficiency of degradation.

Breakthrough in the feasibility of microbial degradation of plastics technology

With the breakthrough in degradation technology, in fact, new bioplastics have been around for some time. Earlier, a university researcher in the United States developed a new type of bioplastic. It does not use petroleum as a raw material. It only needs to be heated in an environment of 220°C to 300°C for 1 hour to meet the degradation conditions, and it can be polymerized again in an environment of about -40°C. It is completely recyclable, reusable, and can be reused. Biodegradation. The materials researchers said that this new type of bioplastic has the advantage of being cheaper and easier to manufacture.

Coincidentally. It is reported that a U.S. company has developed the world's first certified biodegradable freshwater fishing lure. In the past, plastic artificial fishing lures contaminated the water bottom and the coast for decades. The appearance of new products is not much different from traditional products in terms of appearance, but there are many things inside. The main body material is processed from corn syrup, gelatine, minnow and other secret ingredients. All ingredients are edible. Baits are sticky and emit the taste of garlic and crayfish. This strong taste is the key to success. According to company personnel, if bait is put into the water but not eaten by microorganisms or fish, the bait can be completely dissolved into water within 3 weeks and will not cause any pollution to the environment. Production of these popular fishing baits in the form of biodegradable plastics will help reduce fishery plastic pollution.

In addition to being biodegradable, bioplastics have other advantages and are used in various fields of production. A bioplastic produced by a cast factory in the United Kingdom is plastic and non-toxic. This material uses natural material Marigold, which can be used to repair or directly make objects such as broken screwdrivers and dropped buttons. Although its shape is similar to that of plasticine, its strength is great and it can be used for a long time. Bio-based engineering plastics produced by a Japanese company are used in the screen of smart phones. This product is made of isosorbide dinitrate made from plants. Compared with traditional engineering plastics, it has excellent impact resistance and resistance. Heat and weather resistance, in addition, it has good transparency and low optical distortion.