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28 days ago · Global
Hemp waste cellulose unlocks tougher biodegradable plastics

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Korean researchers have developed a method to strengthen biodegradable plastics using hemp hurd, an agricultural byproduct. The approach is expected to be applicable to other large-volume agricultural residues, including soybean stalks and rice straw.
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