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Edible, biodegradable nanofibers created from milk protein and plant cellulose
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Edible, biodegradable nanofibers created from milk protein and plant cellulose

11.6.2025: Milk protein and cellulose derived from plants may be the next big thing in sustainability, thanks to a first-of-its-kind advancement made by researchers at Penn State. Accomplished via electrospinning, which involves using a voltage to force a liquid solution into a cone shape that stretches and morphs into tiny fibers as the solution jets from an ejector, the team combined the milk protein casein with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a compound

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