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Spanish researchers develop biodegradable PHB from potato starch in simple 24-hour process

Spanish researchers develop biodegradable PHB from potato starch in simple 24-hour process

July 6, 2026 |

In Spain, a study led by the University of Barcelona has produced a biodegradable bioplastic of high industrial value — polyhydroxybutyrate or PHB — from unprocessed potato starch in a single 24-hour step, a strategic breakthrough that could help reduce dependence on oil and the volume of persistent plastic waste. The study thus establishes that […]

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