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Researchers develop biodegradable, plant‑based packaging from natural fibers

Jie Wu, an engineering graduate student, was studying a type of striking white beetle found in Southeast Asia and attempting to figure out how to mimic its brilliant color when an unexpected discovery upended the experiment.

Researchers develop biodegradable, plant‑based packaging from natural fibers
Image: Phys.org
Jie Wu, an engineering graduate student, was studying a type of striking white beetle found in Southeast Asia and attempting to figure out how to mimic its brilliant color when an unexpected discovery upended the experiment.

Originally published at Phys.org

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