Researchers developed biodegradable materials that could replace the plastic micro-beads now used in beauty products. The materials could also be used to encapsulate nutrients for food fortification.
The Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC) of India has announced plans to transition from plastic bottles to bioplastic bottles, marking a significant initiative in the ...
The microparticles seen here are made of biodegradable polymers that dissolve in the stomach to release encapsulated vitamins and minerals. Credit: Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang, David Mankus, Dhruv ...
The Wuhan sponge, however, stands out because it is both effective and biodegradable, providing a more sustainable solution. Shima Ziajahromi, a lecturer at Griffith University in Australia who ...
Carbon dioxide pollution is a big problem for our planet, as are plastics. But what if we could use the former to make a biodegradable version of the latter? That is exactly what Finnish energy ...
Researchers in Japan have developed a revolutionary biodegradable plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours and degrades in soil within days, enriching it with nutrients. Unlike traditional ...