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Can plastic be eco-friendly?
Nandika D'Souza uses natural materials and supercritical carbon
dioxide to create bioplastic foams that decompose harmlessly and
more quickly than petroleum-based plastics. Nanoplates are designed
to reside in the nanocomposite bioplastic side wall, pictured.
(Image courtesy of Nandika D’Souza)