Acylation of agricultural protein biomass yields biodegradable superabsorbent plastics
Superabsorbent materials can absorb many times their weight in water, but are commonly derived from petroleum. Here, acylation of coagulated potato protein concentrate or soluble potato protein fruit juice yields an effective, mould-resistant, and biodegradable superabsorbent polymer.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Communications Chemistry |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42004-021-00491-5 |