[Global Science and technology reporter Wang Huan] According to Japan's common Kyodo News agency reported on August 18, Japan's NEC Corporation announced on the 17th that it has developed a black bioplastic with advanced lacquer texture. It is reported that this plastic plant as raw materials, in addition to the same as ordinary plastic hot melt can be processed into a variety of shapes, because the material itself is beautiful and easy to design, do not need to paint on the surface decoration.

Bioplastics are derived from plants and microorganisms, which is conducive to environmental protection, but the high production cost has become a topic to be solved. The team has engineered them into lacquerware that increases the value of the new material. NEC aims to use it for the interiors of luxury cars, home appliances and upholstery.

The plastic is added to a cellulose resin made from non-edible plant sources such as trees and grass with coloring and light reflectance components. Kyoto Polytechnic University and lacquer artist Yutarou Shimoide cooperated in the development of the plastic and reproduced the rich, deep and moist black color that is unique to lacquer.

Shimoide said at a press conference: "This can only be developed by Japan, the country of lacquer. "I hope that people can rediscover the beauty of authentic lacquerware, which is in danger of being lost."

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