Upcycled pineapple leaves can keep food fresh and clean wastewater

Technologies that extend the lifespan of perishable foods could help us avoid huge amounts of waste, and scientists in Singapore have unearthed a promising new possibility in the form of chemically treated pineapple leaves. The team’s new upcycling method converts this typically discarded biomass into an aerogel that preserves other fruits and vegetables, and could also be used to clean toxic chemicals from wastewater as an added bonus.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Wastewater, Food, National University of Singapore, Aerogels