Taraxagum Process: Difference between revisions

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*[https://youtu.be/POLrlJyMb0A?si=t-H7KlJ_pcL7fbo8 A Video by the YouTube Channel “Continental Reifen” Titled “Taraxagum: Naturkautschuck aus Löwemzahn” ] ( ‘’’~2 Minute Watch’’’ )
*[https://youtu.be/POLrlJyMb0A?si=t-H7KlJ_pcL7fbo8 A Video by the YouTube Channel “Continental Reifen” Titled “Taraxagum: Naturkautschuck aus Löwemzahn” ] ( ‘’’~2 Minute Watch’’’ )
**Overview of the process, also mentions they are doing [[Plant Breeding]] to optimize yield and other traits  
**Overview of the process, also mentions they are doing [[Plant Breeding]] to optimize yield and other traits  
**Autotranslate worked okay, but a proper translation would be appreciated!


[[Category: Bio-Petrochemistry]] [[Category: Latex]]
[[Category: Bio-Petrochemistry]] [[Category: Latex]]

Revision as of 13:27, 7 January 2025

Basics

Process

Farming

Harvesting

  • Supposedly developing specialized equipment

Processing

  • The roots are washed (Probably some process commonality with Potato Processing and other tubers etc
  • They are then put into a Ball Mill with water
  • The Latex coagulates and is skimmed off the top

Status

  • Tons/Year
  • Share of their overall latex use
  • Related EU Projects/Goals etc

Internal Links

External Links