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Researchers in South Korea have developed a scalable, low-cost, and binder-free fabrication strategy for straws made from starch, citric acid, and lignin.
While several countries and US states have banned plastic straws, the alternative paper straws can result in a disappointing user experience when they absorb liquid and become soggy. But scientists have developed a new type of bioplastic film from all-natural, degradable materials that is stronger than both paper and plastic straws.