Casein proteins as building blocks for making ion-conductive bioplastics
Mohammad Foqara, Ramesh Nandi, Nadav Amdursky
Abstract
Raw casein proteins can be used for polymerization into flexible and strong bioplastics, whereas the sulfonation of the casein backbone results in the making of ion-conductive bioplastics.
Topics & Concepts
BioplasticCaseinElectrical conductorPolymerizationMaterials sciencePolymer sciencePolymer chemistryChemistryPolymerBiochemistryComposite materialBiologyEcologybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution