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NEC Develops Cashew-Derived Plastic

Posted September 01, 2010 8:58 AM

From Design News:

NEC Corp. is developing a new durable bioplastic that mates cellulosic material from plants with cardanol, a byproduct of cashew processing. The technology is significant for design engineers because most bioplastics lack adequate durability for electronics applications. The new polymer, which will not be commercialized until early 2013, is also significant because more than 70 percent of the compound is made of plant materials. Many bioplastics are heavily loaded with oil-based additives or are blended with oil-based plastics to improve strength and thermal resistance.

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09/01/2010 12:47 PM

Health warning: These electronic devices may contain traces of Del the Cat.

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09/01/2010 1:32 PM

Meaning that they'll work when they really have to, but only after a good bit of shaking first? And even then they'll emit an intermittent hissing noise until you finally put them down to nap recharge?
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09/01/2010 2:59 PM

Yeah. And if they're pointy-side up, leave them alone.

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09/01/2010 11:13 PM

No comment about the fact that the primary reason for processing cashews in the first place is because they are highly poisonous to humans in their raw, untreated form?
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09/02/2010 3:41 AM

Yep - that caustic resin on the inside of the shells is only good for varnish and insecticides. However, once cleaned/roasted to ensure that is all removed this is a very healthy food.
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09/02/2010 10:27 AM

We roast them till the outer shell is charcoal, then break them open with a rock...The fruit actually makes a pretty good drink, but high in tannin- needs a LOT of sugar to counter the bitterness!.
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