From compost to composites: An eco-friendly way to improve rubber
(PHYSorg.com Chemistry)

The concept of `from trash to treasure` holds true for the world of composting, where food waste is recycled into fertilizer for gardens. But what if compost could go beyond fertilizer? Now, one group reports in ACS Omega that by collecting the gases produced during the compost process, they can combine it with rubber to make optimized electronic sealants and sensors.