Scientists turn corn into spider silk-inspired plastic in sustainable materials breakthrough
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Researchers converted corn protein into "plantymer," a strong, biodegradable plastic inspired by spider silk that resists moisture and oxygen. It decomposes 80% in soil within a month, though scaling production and securing supply without impacting food crops remain challenges.
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