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Laura Arroyo

Principal Investigator

Universidad de Costa Rica

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Biopolymers, adhesives, plant pathology, food materials

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I study plant cell wall polymers and food biopolymers to create bio-based adhesives and packaging films. Using polysaccharide characterization, rheology, and by-product valorization, I link composition and microstructure to function in plant pathology and materials.

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Universidad de Costa Rica

Biofilms from pitahaya and chayote by-products for sustainable packaging applications

Sustainable biofilm technology developed from pitahaya (Hylocereus sp.) and chayote (Sechium edule) agricultural by-products. Two processing methods (wet and dry) combined with plasticizers produce biofilms with tailored...

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Laura Arroyo

Principal Investigator

Universidad de Costa Rica

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Universidad de Costa Rica

Principal Investigator

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Food processing technologyFood waste valorization

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AdhesivesPlant Pathology

Last updated Jan 2026