June 16, 2007 - ...plastics, he said.That could take the form of a new enterprise seeking to capitalize on this novel product, Spencer said. Or an established company looking to replace the cost of buying petroleum chemicals.Barone is working with the horticulture industry, where his biodegradable plastics could be designed for short-term uses such as plant containers or mulching film.But he also envisions broader uses for his research -- plastic bags, adhesives or containers...