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MECHS – Bioplastic

November 28 , 2024 16 hrs 0 min 17 0
  • The Researchers at Northeastern University, in Boston, have developed a new bioplastic - MECHS, that dissolves in water.
  • MECHS consists of engineered E. coli bacteria with a fibre matrix to create a paper- or film-like material.
  • MECHS can stretch like plastic wrap, can be genetically engineered by adding proteins or peptides to make it more or less stiff.

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