Scientists have created a blocking ultraviolet radiation bioplastics

The transparent “copolymer” film created by the researchers consists of two organic compounds:

hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and furfural.These are by-products of refining cellulose and hemicellulose. By chemically linking HMF and furfural, the researchers were able to combine the structural properties of both substances.

The resulting bioplastics blocksmost incoming ultraviolet rays. In addition, it is three to four times hermetic than standard polyethylene terephthalate polyethylene film. This means that in the future, the new bioplastics can be used as packaging for food and can protect them from the harmful effects of sunlight, while keeping them fresh.

Bioplastics is completely decomposed in the soil in a few months, and for its production oil products and fossil fuels are not used, the authors of the work note.

Previously, chemists from Australia's Deakin Universityfound a way to use the waste from the production of cotton clothes for the manufacture of biodegradable plastic.