The development of bacterial cellulose-based straws by the University of Science and Technology of China provides "new inspiration" for the effective utilization of biomass resources

Sinochem News Straw is a common and frequently used item in life

At present, there are plastic straws, paper straws and degradable polylactic acid straws on the market

Cellulose is a natural polysaccharide common in life and the most abundant organic matter on earth

The researchers pressed bacterial cellulose into a film and introduced a thin layer of sodium alginate on the surface of the film

It can be seen from the research and development process that all the components of the bacterial cellulose-based straw come from natural edible raw materials, and the processing process does not involve the introduction of organic solvents, making it a safe and edible straw

According to the researchers, the development of bacterial cellulose-based straws has not been smooth sailing

This new type of straw is very environmentally friendly, not only "edible", but also rapidly degraded in the environment without any negative impact on the environment