#Biomaterials

Södra, The Lycra Company and Asahi Kasei are expanding their fiber development efforts.

Tydra Labs raises $1.2 million to turn waste into sustainable biomaterials, while Microban’s odor-capture tech earns the USDA Certified Biobased label.

These animals to grow scalpel-sharp and precisely shaped tools that are resistant to breaking.

## **Moving soft robotic fingers made from plant-based materials** Researchers at the Seoul National University develop stretchable and soft **robotic** fingers that **decompose** in soil over time and act as a natural fertilizer.

Synthetic materials such as plastics are designed to be durable and water resistant.