“Medium Roast, Cream, No Plastic”: New Coffee Cup Coating Protects Against Microplastics
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Scientists at the University of Waterloo in Canada have developed a plastic-free coating for disposable cups. The material is designed to replace the thin plastic film on the inside of paper cups, which retains liquid but can release microparticles when in contact with hot drinks. The new coating is made from cellulose acetate, a plant-based bioplastic reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals. The results of the study are published in the journal …
Black coffee, hold the plastic - An innovative coating made from renewable plant-based materials could simplify recycling while reducing exposure to microplastics
The lining in traditional disposable coffee cups can release plastic particles and be difficult to recycle, but a new plant-based coating can eliminate these issues with your morning brew.. . .
A coating made of cellulose could replace the plastic layer in coffee-to-go cups. In laboratory tests, the new coating withstands hot liquids and mechanical stress, while conventional plastic linings show abrasion traces. The material could also allow thinner paper and simplify recycling. Whether it actually reduces the load on microplastics in everyday life is still open. Waterloo (Canada). Disposable cup made of [...] The post cellulose-to-pla…
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