'Nano-bricks' may help build better packaging to keep foods fresher longer
Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 21:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Scientists are reporting on a new material containing an ingredient used to make bricks that shows promise as a transparent coating for improving the strength and performance of plastic food packaging. Called "nano-bricks," the coating could help foods and beverages stay fresh and flavorful longer and may replace some foil packaging currently in use, they said.