Study Findings from Department of Life Sciences Provide New Insights into Sustainability Research [Valorization of Waste Chilli Stalks (capsicum Annuum) As a Sustainable Substrate for Cellulose Extraction: Insights Into Its...].

A study conducted by the Department of Life Sciences in Karnataka, India, explores the potential of using waste chilli stalks as a sustainable substrate for cellulose extraction. The researchers found that extracting cellulose from chilli stalk waste resulted in a renewable, biodegradable, and economically efficient biomaterial with various applications. The cellulose sheets produced from this process exhibited exceptional biodegradability, making them a promising eco-friendly alternative to traditional food packaging materials. This research offers a cost-effective method for valorizing chilli stalk waste and converting it into a highly biodegradable biopolymer. [Extracted from the article]