Overview
Monash University researchers have developed customizable bioplastic films using polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) produced by soil microbes fed on food waste sugars. Their technology enables tunable, biodegradable, and compostable films with properties suitable for packaging and medical applications, aiming to replace conventional plastics with sustainable alternatives.
Primary Materials
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
Market Segments
Packaging, Medical, Agriculture
Last updated: January 02, 2026