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Biofilm made from Amazonian fish skin is being developed as an alternative to plastic packaging
Brazilian scientists have developed a biofilm made from the skin of the tambatinga fish, with the potential to replace synthetic, petroleum-based films used in food packaging. The project was presented by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and involved the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and the University of São Paulo (USP).
TL;DR
- Brazilian scientists created a biodegradable biofilm from tambatinga fish skin.
- The fish skin, rich in collagen, is a byproduct of aquaculture.
- The new material exhibits mechanical strength, UV blocking, and low water vapor permeability.
- It has the potential to replace synthetic petroleum-based films in food packaging.
- The research aims to reduce environmental waste and promote sustainable materials.
- Potential applications include food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and biomedicine.