Baked goods could become bioplastics
Monday, September 17, 2012 - 13:00
in Physics & Chemistry
That day-old Starbucks croissant may not need to go into the garbage after all. A new technique developed by Carol S. K. Lin, a biochemical engineer at the City University of Hong Kong, could turn uneaten pastries and coffee grounds into chemicals which could be used to formulate bioplastics and other substances. Lin presented her research team's findings in August at the 244th national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS).