Self-Templating, Solvent-Free Supramolecular Polymer Synthesis
A polymer that catalyzes its own formation in an environmentally friendly solvent-free process has been developed by an all-RIKEN team of chemists. The discovery...
Plant-Based Component could Boost Bacterial Production of Biodegradable Plastic
Welcome to Pocket Science: a glimpse at recent research from Husker scientists and engineers. For those who want to quickly learn the “What,” “So...
Researchers Demonstrate use of Metal-Organic Frameworks to Degrade Plastics
Method efficiently breaks down plastic bottles into component parts
What if the life cycle of the plastic bottle was circular? Where a used plastic bottle...
If the UN wants to slash plastic waste, it must tackle soaring plastic production
You pick up a piece of plastic litter from the beach, and get a small buzz. You’ve done something for the environment. But then...
New Report Underscores Need for Transparent Certification Process for Plastic Made by Advanced Recycling
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) last week submitted its report, “An Assessment of Mass Balance Accounting Methods for Polymers Workshop Report,”...
meet marée, a sea inspired chair collection made of 100% recycled plastic
THE INFLUENCE OF THE SEA
With the launch of the Marée range of chairs, designed by Jens Martin Skibsted, high-end furniture brand Montana Furniture is...
TotalEnergies And Honeywell Sign A Strategic Agreement To Promote The Development Of Advanced Plastic...
TotalEnergies today announced a strategic agreement to promote the development of advanced plastic recycling. Under this agreement, Honeywell will agree to supply TotalEnergies with...
Increasing sustainability in plastics
The war on plastic waste is arguably one of the biggest environmental battles of the 21st century. Here, Simona Maccarrone, a materials scientist at...
NonOilen Biodegradable 3d Filament
Fillamentum, a Czech manufacturer of filaments for the 3D printing industry, is showcasing its new NonOilen filament at Expo 2020 in Dubai.
Developed in collaboration...
Plastics Could Help Build a Sustainable Future – Here’s How
The disposal of plastics is a global problem. They are nearly indestructible in natural conditions but are discarded worldwide on a large scale. The...
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