University of Delaware researchers have created a cost-effective method to upcycle lignin into bio-based plastics…
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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.
Plastic consumer products contain chemicals that may promote the development of overweight and obesity. It…
An international research team has highlighted the critical impacts of synthetic chemicals and plastics on…
IBD patients show higher fecal microplastic levels, hinting at a link between plastics and gut…
360 million metric tonnes of new plastic was produced in 2018. Here’s where it all…
Every year, more than 1,000 tons of plastic rain down onto national parks and wilderness…
Cambridge researchers made biodegradable, plant-based glitter using cellulose nanocrystals, offering a sparkly but eco-friendly alternative…
Tokyo Tech developed a sustainable process to recycle bioplastics into effective fertilizers, tackling pollution and…
New findings show that rivers contribute far less plastic to oceans than previously thought, but…
EPFL scientists have developed a novel recycling method inspired by nature’s protein cycle. By breaking…
Straw alternatives are emerging, but safety and hygiene are crucial, especially for reusable options like…
Watercoolers can release organophosphate esters like TCIPP into drinking water through their plastic and tubing…
Research team led by Chemnitz University of Technology develops dyes that continuously translate stress plastics…
Meet bag, bottle, and straw, three bits of plastic left on the beach. They are…
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon categorizes innovative solutions for fighting pollution in the oceans. Marine litter is among…
A University of Michigan team developed a platinum-tin catalyst that produces propylene from propane far…
Microplastics from land and sea now cycle through Earth’s atmosphere, traveling across continents and contaminating distant…
Smart Robotics for Soft Plastic Recycling Researchers create a robot that sorts soft plastic Technology…