A study reveals coastal invertebrates are thriving on plastic debris in the North Pacific, forming…
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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.
Fluorinated HDPE containers leach toxic PFAS into food and the environment, posing significant health risks.…
Nanoscale plastics can cross barriers from mother to fetus, raising developmental concerns. According to a…
Artificial intelligence has been utilized to synthesize random heteropolymers that imitate proteins found in blood…
Researchers have created classification models that enable accurate and automated sorting of various types of…
Supported gold nanoparticle catalyst can upcycle polyester and biomass. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have…
A new process produces fuel quickly at mild temperature, with few byproducts. There are a…
A biodegradable polyester has been developed with properties comparable to those of high-density polyethylene. Polyethylene…
Synthesis of fumaric acid by a new method of artificial photosynthesis, using sunlight. In recent…
A new polyester balances durability and biodegradability, decomposing rapidly in composting conditions. How can plastics…
Laboratory Experiment Shows That Bacteria Really Eat and Digest Plastic The bacterium Rhodococcus ruber eats…
A New Chemical Recycling Method Uses Electrochemistry To Break Down PVC While Controlling Toxic Byproducts…
University of California, Riverside, method creates useful char from plastic and corn waste. University of…
In a UK-wide study, researchers found that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate…
Researchers have created a process combining chemical oxidation and engineered microbes to recycle mixed plastics…
Researchers from the University of Bayreuth have examined two standard dispersion paints and found that…
New technology could divert problem plastics from landfills and convert them into fuel sources. A…
More than half of the species investigated had traces of plastic in their excrement, according…