Japan develops synthetic materials for paper and biodegradable plastics

The Fujitsu Industrial Technology Center in Shizuoka, Japan, recently introduced paper and biodegradable plastics. Degradable plastics are difficult to popularize because of their high cost, but they can reduce the cost and produce different new materials.

There are three kinds of this mixing technology: mixed papermaking, laminating and forming processing. The mixed papermaking method utilizes the usual paper making method so that the ratio of plastic to paper is 6:4, and it can be completely degraded in 30 days, and the package for fast food can be produced. Laminating is the sticking of paper and plastic films and is currently being studied for use as agricultural films and cushioning materials. The molding process uses an injection molding machine to shape the product. This method integrates plastic and paper and is suitable for the production of horticultural materials.