Tag: university of British Columbia
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Compostable Menstrual pads is a no go
I think she means biodegradable menstrual pads because sending used menstrual pads to the compost would cause a sanitary crisis.
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Call to classify plastics as persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic pollutants
A Call to Include Plastics in the Global Environment in the Class of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Pollutants
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UBC Develops Grass Bioplastics
UBC scientist discovers way to make strong plastic alternative from grass crops
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UBC Research on Bioplastics
University of British Columbia and its startup are developing bioplastics and more.
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Bioform Technologies to Replace Plastic with Kelp, Wood Fibre and Minerals
Small Vancouver startup believes it’s created the solution to plastic pollution
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Unique Ingredient Strengthens Bamboo
Once used to preserve bodies, plastination now strengthens biocomposites
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UBC Reseachers on Marine Deoxygenation
Ancient marine deoxygenation events highlight the fragility of our oceans’ biochemical cycles
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Biobased Super-Glue
Plant-based cellulose nanocrystals have remarkable inherent properties, and when combined with water, a powerful adhesive is formed that competes in strength with Superglue, without the need for toxic solvents.
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Medical Materials Made from Crab Shell and Seaweed
Biobased fibres are made from two renewable marine resources and with promise in advanced applications, in wovens and medical materials, among others. The threads draw strength from the crab chitin component and flexibility from seaweed alginate.
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Biosensors to Optimise Bio-Refining Process of Lignin
Researchers from University of British Columbia (Canada) develop a biosensor to optimize the bio-refining processes to fractionate lignin.
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