CC02 Chrondus Crispus (Carrageenan)
Because CC01 was so successful, but unfortunately lacked vital documentation, I decided to see if I could try to replicate it. Spoiler alert: I didn't. But, I still made some good bioplastic in the end.
Ingredients:
Water (75 mL)
Whole leaf dried Chrondus crispus (3g)
Procedure:
Blend the seaweed in your water using a blender of some sort.
Once the mixture is homogenous, put it into a pan or heating apparatus
Heat at ~60C for 2-5 minutes.
Once the mixture is feeling thicker, cast it into a mold or a flat item.
Let dry for five or more days.
Done!
Before drying:
During drying:
After drying:
Results:
This turned out to be a nice and strong bioplastic. It really has some strength. Unfortunately, it seemed to warp in its drying process. I think I could have solved this by adding some glycerol to the recipe. Glycerol acts as a plasticizer and makes the bioplastic more flexible and stronger.
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