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University of Copenhagen Researchers Develop Modified Clay to Capture Ethylene and Reduce Food Waste

Posted on 22, June 2026 by EuropaWire PR Editors

(IN BRIEF) Researchers led by the University of Copenhagen have developed a chemically modified clay material that may help reduce food waste by capturing ethylene, the natural gas that accelerates ripening in many fruits and vegetables. The study used montmorillonite, … Read the full press release →

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