Researchers in Mexico produce biodegradable 'plastic' from cactus.

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Sandra Pascoe Ortiz found aslot online way to turn cactus leaves into a material with properties similar to plastic. This material is non-toxic and biodegradable. There are also a variety of colors and shapes. The Mexican researcher hopes her invention can be used as a substitute for single-use plastic.
Can cactus be used instead of plastic? Mexican researchers have produced degradable 'plastic' from cactus.
Sandra Pascoe Ortiz, a researcher at Univa, said: "My idea is natural plastic production and use it to replace some of the plastics we use today.”
She wants to use it as a replacement for single-use plastics like spoons, forks and bags. The material takes a month to decompose after it is buried in the ground. Or if it's in the water, it takes only 2-3 days for both people and animals. can also eat it
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"If this plastic flows into the ocean, what's likely to happen is Any fish or other sea creature will probably eat it,” she said.
How did she make this plastic? First, cut the cactus leaves and peel them off. bring to juice Then put it in the refrigerator, then add non-toxic substances to the recipe. It is made into thin sheets and left to dry.
"Making a sheet of this size Using about 3 cactus leaves, the cactus is still there. and grow new leaves,” Sandra said.
The process took about 10 days, but Sandra thought. Industrial processes can speed up production.
Mexico has about 300 species of cacti, Sandra is researching. Which breed has the best qualities? So it will take a long time. Than to make plastic from cactus compete with today's plastic.
Posted 26 Jul 2021

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