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Louis and his team StyroSoy won the Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition (2022-2023)!

Louis and his team StyroSoy won the Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition (2022-2023)!

Event Date: March 29, 2023
Hosted By: Purdue University - Indiana Soybean Alliance
Priority: No
School or Program: Agricultural and Biological Engineering
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StyroSoy
StyroSoy has been awarded with both the first place and the people’s choice awards at the Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition (2022-2023)

StyroSoy, is the first truly soy-based compostable and vegan foam with the technical and economic potential to replace polystyrene (styrofoam).

StyroSoy is a light weight, impact resistance, truly green, and versatile foam with large potential industrial applications with customizable densities, shapes, and mechanical properties.

StyroSoy does not contribute to micro- and nanoplastic formation, human-toxicity, fossil fuel depletion, and land-water pollution representing a wonderful green opportunity for our world. 

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# Indiana Soybean Alliance

 

Related Link: https://indianasoybean.com/press-releases/biodegradable-styrofoam-replacement-wins-student-soybean-innovation-competition/