This starchy bioplastic could make soggy paper straws a thing of the past (IMAGE)

American Chemical Society

This starchy bioplastic could make soggy paper straws a thing of the past

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These new bioplastic straws made using potato starch and lignin are strong in water but still biodegrade.

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Adapted from ACS Omega, 2023, DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07797

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