Researchers develop plastic alternative made from carbon dioxide and wood component
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a new plastic alternative derived from carbon dioxide (CO2) and lignin, a component of wood. This material, published in Advanced Functional Materials, offers a sustainable solution by converting CO2 emissions into useful polymers. The process involves synthesizing cyclic carbonate monomers from CO2 and lignin, which can be linked to create synthetic polymers. The resulting polymer is fully degradable without producing microplastics or toxic substances. Read more about this new plastic alternative.
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