To explore the use of CO2-assisted foaming in creating biodegradable horticultural substrates using PLA and cellulose acetate blends.
Developed blends of PLA and cellulose acetate.
Applied CO2 for foaming the substrate materials.
Assessed performance characteristics of the foamed blends.
Successfully produced peat-free horticultural substrates using CO2 foaming.
Demonstrated improved structural properties of the foams for horticultural use.
Abstract
The cover image is based on the article CO 2 ‐Assisted Foaming of PLA–Cellulose Acetate Blends for Peat‐Free Horticultural Substrates by Yuanyuan Chen et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.70472 image