Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Surfactant from Rice Straw

摘要

PORTSMOUTH,UK-A University of Portsmouth scientist has discovered a way of using one of the world's most abundant natural resources as a replacement for chemicals in many common products.A research project led by the University of Portsmouth has demonstrated that bails of rice straw can create a bio-surfactant,providing an alternative non-toxic ingredient in the production of a variety of products that normally include synthetic materials that are often petroleum based.