PET is one of the most commonly used plastics. It’s usually transparent ... That makes it a prized material for water pipes ...

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into ...

In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.

Perotto and colleagues took advantage of the thiol groups on the cysteine amino acids in keratin. They thought they could ...

After the war, all types of products were made from polyethylene ... At the same time, however, Tupperware's acknowledgement of plastic as plastic, as a material with its own unique appearance ...

Saucepan handles are made from plastic because plastic is a poor conductor of heat, so you won’t get burned when you touch the handle. Natural materials, such as wool and wood, come from living ...

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 ...

Research and development of plant-derived "biodegradable plastics" is underway to solve ... Polylactic acid, the most basic bioplastic material, however, cannot breakdown without meeting certain ...