About the research
A world without plastic? We can hardly imagine it, because plastic really is everywhere. Think of the plastic packaging that keeps our food safe and fresh. But unfortunately, there are also the (micro)plastics that end up in our seas and oceans. "We cannot avoid plastics, which is why we have to improve them," argues Hannelore Geeraert (VUB - FWO). To this end, she is researching biodegradable bioplastics, which she produces with the help of bacteria. The goal? To produce plastics that do not lead to pollution, but to progress.
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