Development of 100% Biodegradable Paper Straws that Do Not Become Soggy

Credit: Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT)

Conventional plastic straws and corn plastic straws did not decompose after 120 days under marine conditions. They have preserved their shape and lost only 5% of their total weight. In the meantime, eco-friendly straws developed by the research team lost more than 50% of their weight after 60 days and decomposed completely after 120 days.

« Development of 100% Biodegradable Paper Straws that Do Not Become Soggy

Credit: Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT)

When used to stir a beverage in a cup, a paper straw is frequently bent slightly or delaminated. Due to its high mechanical rigidity in water, eco-friendly paper straw was observed to withstand a relatively heavy weight for 60 seconds under wet condition.

« Development of 100% Biodegradable Paper Straws that Do Not Become Soggy

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