Cellulose, the main component of paper, can be turned into clear, waterproof objects such as cups that are almost ...

However, by using lithium bromide instead, researchers found that the material could be stiffened simply by drying, eliminating the need for additional chemicals. The result is a regenerated ...

A groundbreaking development in materials science offers a potential solution to the planet’s mounting single-use plastic crisis. A new plant-based, waterproof material has been created that could ...

After drying, the material was treated with an aqueous lithium bromide solution which forced the cellulose to solidify into desired shapes. The researchers note that end-products could be as thin ...