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From bush food to biodegradable materials: Unlocking the potential of pigface
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An Australian native plant traditionally used by Indigenous communities for food and medicine could help scientists develop stronger, more flexible biodegradable film. UNSW researchers have discovered that adding extracts from pigface, Carpobrotus glaucescens, a hardy coastal suc
An Australian native plant traditionally used by Indigenous communities for food and medicine could help scientists develop stronger, more flexible biodegradable film. UNSW researchers have discovered that adding extracts from pigface, Carpobrotus glaucescens, a hardy coastal succulent, to seaweed-based films can significantly improve their strength and flexibility.
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