News22 July 2026· Emerging Nano CarbonsPumpkin peel outperforms plastic packaging in lab testsResearchers at Kyushu University developed a pumpkin peel-based nanomaterial that surpasses plastic in blocking UV light, reducing microbial growth, and preserving antioxidants, offering a sustainable packaging alternative.Emerging Nano CarbonsPackagingPolymersTextilesSustainabilityResearch & InnovationSafety & Toxicology