A team of scientists has devised a spider silk inspired process for transforming a corn protein into a plastic-like material ...
Researchers develop a simple chemical process that converts everyday plastics into materials that break down quickly.
When it comes to technology and innovation, we have a lot to thank Mother Nature for. Learning from the natural world has led ...
Scientists have discovered a way to convert widely used plastics into new materials with distinct properties that degrade ...
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30% to 40% of the nation's food supply ends up being wasted. That adds up to billions of pounds every year rotting in landfills and emitting greenhouse ...
Researchers document a multi-faceted global snapshot of the environmental aspects and trends surrounding single-use plastics in a review article. The researchers state that the largest area of ...
Microplastics have emerged as a major environmental concern, prompting growing public awareness and increasing regulatory pressure. In response, industries are turning to biodegradable polymer ...
The unprecedented accumulation of plastic waste poses both environmental and economic challenges, motivating the development of catalytic processes that transform end-of-life polymers into valuable ...