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@floofloof@lemmy.ca to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 3 days ago

Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours

www.reuters.com

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Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours

www.reuters.com

@floofloof@lemmy.ca to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 3 days ago
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  • @embed_me@programming.dev
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    It dissolves with salt. Our sweat will melt it

    • @Chivera@lemmy.world
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      Will that make it easier for our bodies to absorb it?

    • @Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee
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      Ah, of course. Although, they did mention coatings to protect the material, but it does sound like it will be more fragile than existing plastic.

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