# China turns bamboo cellulose into strong heat resistant plastic 2026-08-13T18:02:45+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Chinese researchers have created a biodegradable plastic from bamboo cellulose that rivals conventional plastics in strength and heat resistance. The material, described in Nature, achieves a tensile strength of about 110 MPa and remains stable from -30°C to 100°C, resisting deformation even at 180°C. Made by breaking down bamboo cellulose with a deep eutectic solvent and then rearranging its molecules, the plastic can be moulded into complex shapes, retains 90% of its strength when recycled, and fully biodegrades in soil within 50 days. The team estimates production cost at $2,302 per tonne, with solvent recovery being a major factor. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: bamboo, bioplastic, cellulose, China, environment, sustainable materials Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/china-turns-bamboo-cellulose-into-strong-heat-resistant-plastic/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/china-turns-bamboo-cellulose-into-strong-heat-resistant-plastic/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.