Society has long struggled with petroleum-derived plastic pollution, and awareness of microplastics' detrimental effects on food and water supplies adds further pressure.
Biochemistry
Jul 28, 2025
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The accumulation of plastic waste worldwide poses a serious threat to wildlife and ecosystems. Catalytic processes that convert plastic waste into valuable chemicals and fuels offer a promising solution. However, real-life ...
Polymers
Jun 26, 2025
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Lignin, a by-product of the forest industry, can be used to produce sustainable materials that can replace traditional plastics. This has been revealed in a research project at the University of Borås in Sweden. Matilda ...
Polymers
May 9, 2025
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A new lifecycle study published in Sustainability Science and Technology has discovered a promising alternative to plastic sanitary products, potentially leading to far reduced sanitary waste. Sanitary pads made with cornstarch ...
Environment
May 1, 2025
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Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable plastics based on biomass-derived compounds are attracting attention as an alternative to conventional ...
Biochemistry
Jan 22, 2025
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A groundbreaking study by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) has uncovered alarming levels of microplastic contamination in organic wastes ...
Environment
Jan 15, 2025
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Bio-based thermoplastics are produced from renewable organic materials and can be recycled after use. Their resilience can be improved by blending bio-based thermoplastics with other thermoplastics. However, the interface ...
Polymers
Nov 4, 2024
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Alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics are emerging, made from everything from banana leaves to tomato skins, especially for food packaging.
Environment
Oct 30, 2024
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As the world grapples with the environmental consequences of plastic waste, researchers from China and Canada have shed light on the burgeoning field of bio-based foams. In a recent review article published in the Journal ...
Biochemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Engineered bacteria can produce a plastic modifier that makes renewably sourced plastic more processable, more fracture-resistant and highly biodegradable even in seawater. The Kobe University development provides a platform ...
Biochemistry
Apr 9, 2024
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