What are biobased plastics, how do they differ from traditional plastics, and what are their environmental benefits? Read the ...

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have created new sturdy and biodegradable plastics. Plastic is an essential part of life, but when it breaks down, it becomes ...

Research in the areas of plastics, polymers, and biodegradable materials ranges from additive manufacturing to food packaging. This work focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable ...

Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable ...

such as the low density polyethylene used extensively for plastic bags, are non-degradable, and this has led to an accelerated search for viable alternatives. Biodegradable polymer, such as crop-based ...

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We hear the word 'biodegradable' a lot - from teabags to toiletries, many products are starting to go zero-waste to reduce plastic. But what does it actually mean? When something is ...

Solutions to improve the recycling of existing plastics often cite compostable or other biodegradable plastics as contaminates. Conversely, plastics that can biodegrade in specific environments ...

Millions of tonnes of plastics are wasted globally every year. A massive increase in biodegradable plastic production in China is outpacing the country's ability to degrade the materials ...

Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis technology that produces precursors of biodegradable nylon from biomass-derived compounds and ammonia.