Plastic pollution is a problem, and scientists have been searching for biodegradable options for years. But this novel ...
Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...
Microorganisms, such as fungi, bacteria, or algae, can degrade biodegradable plastics. These plastics offer greater ...
The research is the first to project the environmental impact of biodegradable plastics through their entire lifecycle at a global scale ...
The world has a big plastic problem that it's yet to fix. We're trying to reduce our reliance on plastic, but that's seemingly impossible in modern society. The material is too important for our daily ...
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Plastic accumulation poses both environmental and health challenges, yet conventional mechanical recycling has limited efficiency for plastics as it can compromise physical properties of the materials ...
Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment, University of Portsmouth Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million ...
Dublin, Dec. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Biodegradable Plastic Market & Volume by Material Types (PBAT, PBS, PLA, PHA, Starch Blends, Others), by Regions, Application, & Companies" report has ...
When plastic entered the design world in the 20th century, it was hailed as a wonder material—something strong, durable, lightweight, affordable, and malleable enough to sculpt into expressive, ...