An innovation driven by scientists at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo aims to revolutionize the field of plastic materials. As well as the industrial and environmental sectors.
It is a substance that mimics plastic, but disappears without a trace when it comes into contact with the sea. It retains the strength of petroleum-derived plastic. But has the ability to decompose completely without leaving residues.
The degradation process is quite fast and leaves neither microplastics nor nanoplastics, pollutants that the United Nations has declared difficult to eliminate. Besides being harmful to the environment and the planet.
The research was led by scientist Takuzo Aida, who emphasized the importance of the new product mainly for the packaging sector, according to local reports.
They presented this resistant, versatile and adaptable material for multiple industrial uses, away from saline environments.
The innovation is non-toxic, fire resistant and does not emit carbon dioxide in its degradation process, according to the research.
In a laboratory experiment, the material decomposed completely after shaking it for an hour in seawater.
Such a Japan-driven development takes on enormous importance in today’s world. Where traditional plastic pollution disrupts habitats and natural processes. Reducing the ability of ecosystems to adapt to climate change.
It also directly affects the livelihoods of millions of people, their ability to produce food and their social well-being.
With information from Prensa Latina
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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