Science Behind Bioplastic

Scroll down for some links and videos!

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!

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(and yes, I know it is outdated, but it is a wonderful resource)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/