Irish scientists work with the objective of utilizing seaweeds for creation of bio-plastics in sustainable manner. For attaining the target of 10 percent bioplastics in the plastic market according to the EU2020 vision, the demand of rapid production of biodegradable plastics based on biomass is going higher. In Harvard University, researchers are working for exploring shrimp shells to employ them for plastic that is degradable rapidly. The component found in these shells, chitosan and fibroin, the component found in silk are put together at nano level. As a result, the material manufactured is known as Shrilk, possessing two most important properties, malleable and sturdy. On the basis of this kind f fabrication, scientists can get a range of plastics with various properties.
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According to Ingber, lots of materials are there for which good ideas are expected from manufacturers. Cost, design and durability of the product are the leading challenges, manufacturers need to take care about. Material and manufacturers are available and only the requirement of introducing it on the pipeline is there. On the other hand, various other projects are there using fodder, seaweeds and biomasses for development of plastic products. Scientists hope that soon they will have a whole variety of plastics with varied properties.
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