Sunday 8 July 2012

A Biodegradable plastic from Garlic

The properties of garlic as a disinfectant and microbicide are well known. Now a company has decided to take advantage of grenadine to make a biodegradable plastic container that holds fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, this additive is incorporated in small capsules to avoid the odor problem.

"It is additive with properties antimicrobial and antifungal properties, ie, fight bacteria and molds that may occur in plants and cause diseases such as salmonella , "says project manager of the company Domca, Cristina Nunez. Researchers obtain these active principles through an organic extraction process from a paste made ??from garlic. To avoid the strong smell, additives are incorporated in small capsules that are inserted into the pores of the plastic layer in contact with the plant . "The plastic capsules begin to act progressively, from the time of packaging. In this way, we have greater control over the process of conservation, since the release is sustained over time. This increases the shelf life and therefore, its economic value, "said Nunez.



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