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Uniformly crosslinked algal bioplastic with triggerable decomposition in salt water

Green Chemistry 2025
Andrew E. Ashmar, Eric J. Beckman, Susan K. Fullerton‐Shirey

Summary

Researchers developed a uniformly crosslinked algal bioplastic designed to decompose on demand when exposed to salt water, presenting this material as a strategy to reduce marine plastic pollution and limit microplastic formation in ocean environments.

Developing more degradable plastics is key to reducing marine pollution and microplastic-related ecological harm.

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