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Microbes, Microwaves, and Mixes: Eco-friendly Plastics Solutions
David Baillot / UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering A biodegradable “living plastic” is made by combining thermoplastic polyurethane pellets (left) and Bacillus subtilis spores (right) that have been engineered to survive the high temperatures …