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Secrets of Dutch Concrete

— April 30, 2008 — Unique
After watching a "Mr. Potatohead" commercial on TV, I got the urge to do a quick Internet search on alternative uses for potatoes. I was expecting to find some funny pictures to spam my friends' e-mail with, but to my surprise, I found myself involved in some more serious research.

I stumbled across the Spring 2006 issue of "Spudsmart" and found a short article about a Dutch concrete company named Noppert Beton, which uses a modified potato starch in their concrete mixture. Their reason for doing so is no advertising gimmick--the use of the extract accelerates production time, and therefore reduces costs.

Trend Themes

  1. Modified Potato Starch — Opportunity for the development of new materials and industries by utilizing modified potato starch in various products.
  2. Accelerated Production Time — Potential for businesses to explore methods and technologies that can reduce production time and increase efficiency.
  3. Cost Reduction — Opportunity to implement cost-saving measures and innovative solutions in different industries.

Industry Implications

  1. Construction — Disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry by incorporating modified potato starch in concrete mixtures to improve production efficiency.
  2. Packaging — Innovation potential in the packaging industry by utilizing modified potato starch to develop biodegradable and sustainable packaging materials.
  3. Textiles — Exploration of modified potato starch in the textiles industry to create eco-friendly and sustainable fabric alternatives.
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