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Plastic is a versatile class of synthetic materials made primarily from polymers, which are long chains of molecules derived from petrochemicals or, increasingly, from bio-based sources. Since its widespread adoption in the 20th century, plastic has revolutionized industries from packaging and construction to healthcare and electronics due to its durability, light weight, and low cost. However, its persistence in the environment has also made it a symbol of modern pollution, prompting intense scientific focus on recycling technologies, biodegradable alternatives, and the ecological impact of microplastics. Research into plastic now spans materials science, environmental studies, and public health, reflecting both its utility and its challenges.
Microplastic particles and fibers spiral through the Earth’s system, accumulating even in protected wilderness areas…
Almost 13,000 tonnes of microfibers, equivalent to two rubbish trucks every day, are being released…
Resembling giant mealworms, superworms (Zophobas atratus) are beetle larvae that are often sold in pet…
A group of Japanese scientists has developed an ultrastable, selective catalyst to dehydrogenate propane —…
An international research project has revealed the highest levels of microplastic ever recorded on the…
Common bisphenol A (BPA) substitutes can affect the developing fetus and cause hypertension in later…
Opening plastic packaging, such as plastic bags and bottles may contribute to the generation of…
One week is all it takes for a piece of plastic floating in the ocean…
University of Missouri scientists find BPA alternative, bisphenol S, could negatively affect both a mother’s…
Microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans is a growing problem, and most studies of the…
The synthesis of bio-based high-performance polyamide from biogenic residues. A research team from the Fraunhofer…
In a circular economy, city waste being turned into resources is of great importance, especially…
Millions of tons of plastic trash are fouling the world’s oceans, most of them tiny…
Consumers asked to favor electronic products containing recycled plastics; firms to build recycled plastic into…
For the first time, LEGO® has been cooled to the lowest temperature possible in an…
Chemists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered a method that could turn…
Discarded PET bottles could find a new life in the chemical industry. In a world…