Summary of Boletim Conexões 2016 - Cajueiro dá origem a plástico mais sustentável

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In the "Boletim Conexões 2016" YouTube video, researchers from the Federal University of Goiás share their development of a sustainable plastic derived from the resin of the cajueiro tree. This biodegradable plastic is a viable alternative to conventional plastic from the petrochemical industry. The team initially attempted to create a biodegradable film using manioc starch but found it to be opaque. By adding Augusto Cachoeiro's resin, they successfully produced a transparent film. Initially focusing on biodegradable packaging for food, they soon discovered the versatility of the material. Applications include biodegradable curatives with enzymes for effective wound healing and visual monitoring, as well as a coating for food to increase shelf life and reduce defensive agents in agriculture. The team is also exploring possibilities for flavoring and aromatizing the films for food applications and other potential benefits from the enzymes in the film.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the "Boletim Conexões 2016" YouTube video, researchers from the Federal University of Goiás discuss their creation of a sustainable plastic derived from the resin of the cajueiro tree. This biodegradable plastic is an alternative to conventional plastic from the petrochemical industry. The initial experiment involved using starch from manioc to create a biodegradable film, but it was opaque. With the addition of Augusto Cachoeiro's resin, they were able to produce a transparent film. Initially, they focused on creating biodegradable packaging for processed and minimally processed foods. However, they soon discovered the versatility of the material and its potential uses. One application is the use of biodegradable curatives with enzymes, which not only heal wounds more effectively but also allow for visual monitoring of the healing process. The film can also be used as a coating for food, contributing to an increase in shelf life and a reduction in the use of defensive agents in agriculture. They are also exploring the possibility of flavoring and aromatizing the films for use in food applications, as well as other potential benefits from the enzymes in the film.