05 Sep 2024 --- A team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a new process to transform bamboo into a biodegradable and durable alternative to traditional plastics. The study offers a potential solution to the environmental challenges posed by conventional thermosetting plastics, which are difficult to recycle and degrade.The new study, published on ACS Nano by the American Chemical Society, introduced a feasible approach to enhance the plasticity of bamboo by selectively removing part of its lignin and disrupting the crystalline structure of cellulose.
