Researchers in Dresden create biodegradable substrates for sustainable electronics showcasing an alternative to non-renewable ...

Algenesis submerged shoes made with its biodegradable polyurethane foam in the Pacific Ocean to demonstrate their ...

A research team headed by Prof. Karl Leo at TUD Dresden University of Technology have developed an innovative, ...

The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, but what makes it special is that it breaks down in ...

Researchers are using bacteria that eat food scraps to create a new kind of fully biodegradable plastic that reduces waste ...

In a huge step in the fight against microplastics, researchers have created a new plastic that breaks down in seawater. It ...

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That's not easy." "When we first created these algae-based polymers about six years ago, our intention was always that it be ...

Traditional polyesters are obtained via ring-opening polymerization (ROP), but significant research is currently directed at designing new biodegradable vinyl polymers with esters groups in the ...

Research in the areas of plastics, polymers, and biodegradable materials ranges from additive manufacturing to food packaging. This work focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable ...

Cyclodextrins are nontoxic, biodegradable, and widely available, making them attractive as a polymer component. "Our polymer design using movable cyclodextrin crosslinks increased polymer ...