USask researchers create biodegradable glitter to address microplastics
“Then, we fabricate functional materials from those nanocrystals, such as these biodegradable and edible glitters. The thing that makes this eco-friendly and non-toxic is the cellulose. Nanocrystals are from nature.”
Babaeighazvini’s research supervisor, Bishnu Acharya, who is also an associate professor of engineering, says they’re aiming to see this product used in the cosmetic industry, adding that there are many uses for cellulose nanomaterials. “In our lab, we always focus on how to get high-value material from something which is underutilized,” Acharya said.
“And one of the applications is a bio-glitter. But the goal is always, how can we maximize the value of the underutilized biomass and create a value chain to drive the bio-economy?” Acharya said that based on how they change the structure of the biodegradable glitter, they can change the colour that gets reflected from the light.He added they are working to create a business plan to produce and sell this product.
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