Inspired by natural polymers like DNA, chemists have devised a way to engineer plastic so it breaks down when it is no longer needed, rather than polluting the environment ...

A thermoplastic form of chitosan retains biological activity, enabling molded biodegradable plastics that store enzymes or ...

Increased toxicity from plastic pollution in a warmer climate is highly likely to be affecting whole ecosystems, with ...

The company says its melt flow modifiers optimize PP processing efficiency, product quality and sustainability for the ...

Researchers have discovered a low-energy way to recycle Teflon® by using mechanical motion and sodium metal. The process turns the notoriously durable plastic into sodium fluoride that can be reused ...