# Science Behind Bioplastic

Hey all! I am currently working on a mini-paper that goes in depth but is easy to read about agar gel formation. I aim to have it available soon. 

But for now, have a look at this image. It might make more questions than answers!

![](https://829019481-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQKxP3dLVX23EmnpaB5PS%2Fuploads%2FL2gFmYF2V0wViG2w5jsn%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=54e9d741-2011-4ef7-aa95-d55728301d93)

Credit: Bumbling Biochemist

Here are some other resources in the meantime:

* Review of agar production and composition - <https://www.fao.org/3/x5822e/x5822e03.htm#chapter%201%20%20%20production,%20properties%20and%20uses%20of%20agar> (and yes, I know it is outdated, but it is a wonderful resource)
* More recent agar review - <https://www.fao.org/3/y4765e/y4765e06.htm#bm06.1>
* Review of alginate production and composition - <https://www.fao.org/3/y4765e/y4765e08.htm#bm08>
* How amylose and amylopectin (potato starch) gels - <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiGUyvMHqM4&ab_channel=TheCulinaryInstituteofAmerica>
* How agar gels - <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRHlALYgC4U&ab_channel=thebumblingbiochemist>
* How agar gels (same as above, but written) - <https://thebumblingbiochemist.com/uncategorized/agar-vs-agarose-agar-plate-baking/>