Innovative method transforms flies into biodegradable plastics, researchers say
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers offers a novel approach to producing bioplastics by harnessing the potential of insects. Scientists have successfully isolated and purified chemicals derived from insects and transformed them into functional bioplastics, representing a significant step towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
Dr. Karen Wooley, the project's principal investigator, explained that the team has spent two decades developing methods to convert natural products, like glucose from sugar cane or trees, into degradable polymers that do not linger in the environment.