Plastic pollution, biodegradable materials and sustainable manufacturing are becoming major priorities for scientists worldwide, and researchers in the United States may have found a breakthrough solution. Scientists at Rice University and the University of Houston have created a new bacteria-grown supermaterial using bacterial cellulose that is strong, flexible and environmentally friendly.

Plastic pollution, biodegradable materials and sustainable manufacturing are becoming major priorities for scientists worldwide, and researchers in the United States may have…

Scientists have created a new supermaterial using bacteria-grown cellulose. This material is strong, flexible, and biodegradable. It offers a sustainable alternative to plastic…