Biodegradable Carrier Bag
by Steve Gschmeissner
Title
Biodegradable Carrier Bag
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of material from a biodegradable carrier bag. It is made from polylactic acid (PLA), a plastic substitute derived from fermented plant starch, most often corn starch. Starch grains (purple) can be seen in the material. Magnification: x3000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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June 28th, 2016
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