Turn cashew shell into computer case

A type of plastic made from cashew shell can be used to produce computer cases and other consumer electronic devices before 2013.

Cashew. (Photo: funfacts.com.au).

Discovery News said that NEC company in Japan successfully developed bioplastics from inedible by-products of plants such as cashew shells.

Previous organic plastics were produced from food ingredients. This situation caused public opinion to worry about the risk of food shortages in the future. At the same time, the heat and water resistance of organic plastic is also poor.

Bio-plastics from cashew shells will be a breakthrough compared to similar products. NEC said, the new plastic has no disadvantages. Thanks to its high durability, it can be used in electronic devices. Therefore, plastic from cashew shells can pave the way for the creation of more environmentally friendly and environmentally friendly electronic products. This is also considered as an alternative to plastics produced from petroleum - agents contributing to environmental pollution and climate change.

NEC hopes that further research will help put bioplastics into widespread use in electronics manufacturing.