At Omsk State Technical University (OmSTU), a partner of TV BRICS, a technology for producing cellulose fibres has been developed by student Elizaveta Sakharova under the supervision of Associate Professor Nikita Evdokimov. The aim of the research is to create “pure” cellulose fibres for use as a functional additive.

Cellulose fibres are dietary fibres that are beneficial to humans as they can help in the absorption of cholesterol and glucose. This naturally occurring polymer is in demand in various industries.

Elizaveta Sakharova noted that they use soybean seed coatings to produce fibres. They select optimal conditions for the production of a new product.

The researchers claim that the technology for obtaining cellulose fibres can be offered to companies processing soybeans, as well as used in the food industry, including manufacturers of bakery products. The project is at the laboratory research stage and implementation is planned in the near future.

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