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

As the world battles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, researchers are turning to innovative ways to repurpose carbon ...

In a recent article, researchers explored the use of Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases (LPMOs) to enhance PETase activity ...

Fortum Recycling & Waste has introduced INGA, which is claimed to be the first biodegradable plastic created entirely from ...

A recent study has aimed to create hydrophobic paper by exploiting the mechanical properties and water resistance of cellulose nanofibers, and so produce a sustainable, high-performance material ...

MIT engineers have developed an innovative electrode design that convert carbon dioxide into useful products, such as fuels ...

Starting Monday, more than 170 countries will converge in Busan, Republic of Korea, to negotiate a new legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution, including marine pollution. This is the ...

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, Shandong Province, P. R. China Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang ...

But it isn't just plastic packaging that Europeans are throwing out in large volumes. With plastic waste generation growing annually, and recycling rates failing to keep up, Europe has a long road ...

Plastics only began to be produced in large quantities following the second world war – but plastic pollution has since become one of the most serious threats humanity faces. By 2015, 60% of all ...

Pharmacokinetic (PK) tests form an integral part of the drug development process, helping to ensure the safety and efficacy of new drugs.

“3D printing has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Most people started with the hard plastic called PLA, which is great, but has a limited number of real-world applications,” said ...