Using Static Multiple Light Scattering to Develop Microplastic-Free Seed Film-Coating Formulations
Rozenn Langlet, Romain Valentin, Marie Morard, Christine Delgado Raynaud · 2024
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Rozenn Langlet and colleagues worked on seed coatings that leave out microplastics, in a study published in twenty twenty-four. Film coatings protect seeds during treatment and planting, but many contain plastic that rules now push growers to replace. The team tested several stand-ins, including starch-based syrups, plant gums, cellulose, and other polymers, with and without a thickener. Using a light scattering method, they watched how particles settled, how clear liquid formed on top, and how well settled particles could be mixed back in.
Each stand-in changed settling behavior, generally slowing how fast particles sank while making remixing harder. The thickener helped some mixes and hurt others, depending on the polymer. One gum-based mix remixed especially well. The authors offer remixing ability as a practical test when judging plastic-free coating recipes.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Rozenn Langlet, Romain Valentin, Marie Morard, Christine Delgado Raynaud |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 31 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |