🌱 Goodbye Plastic? Meet BCBN – The Eco-Friendly Material Stronger Than Steel
Researchers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking material that could one day replace petroleum-based plastics. Called BCBN (bacterial cellulose–boron nitride), it’s not only biodegradable but also stronger than steel and great at dissipating heat.
The secret? Bacteria grown in a rotating bioreactor to align cellulose fibers, resulting in a material with tensile strength up to 553 megapascals.
BCBN could soon be used in:
Electronics
Energy storage
Heat management systems
Eco-friendly packaging
This innovation could be a major step toward a plastic-free future. 🌍