UK researchers develop sustainable, edible food packaging
date:Nov 30, 2018


The project is jointly investigated by Marie Curie Research Fellow, Professor Fatang Jiang, an expert in biodegradable polysaccharide materials for moisture control, thermal insulation and infiltration.

Prof Riffat said: While plastic materials have been in use for around a century, their poor degradability is now known to cause serious environmental harm. This has led to more stringent recycling targets and even bans coming into force.

Queen Elizabeth, for example, banned plastic straws and
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