Leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues Using inspiration from the leaf, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have optimized bioplastics to be stronger and more biodegradable.

Leaf inspired design brings Bioplastics to the big leagues [via Uni of WA] 🧪⚗️🥬🧃🌎😀

"a variation of [] leaf-inspired #cellulose #nanofiber structure to improve the strength and biodegradability of #polyhydroxybutrate, (PHB), a starch-derived #plastic"

source.washu.edu/2025/07/leaf...

#bio #friendly