Chinese and Dutch scientists developed a corn protein-based biopolymer inspired by spider silk, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics.
The innovative process is inspired by how spiders produce their high-strength silk
May 23, 2026
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What's the storyA team of scientists from China and the Netherlands has developed a corn protein-based biopolymer that could offer a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics.
The innovative process, inspired by how spiders produce their high-strength silk, transforms the corn protein "zein" into a biopolymer.
Chinese-Dutch team turns corn to sustainable plastic, inspired by spider silk
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