The field of polymer science has seen a transformative evolution with the development of self-healing biodegradable materials ...

So far, recycling efforts haven't lived up to the hype, with only about 9% of plastic items getting recycled. An estimated 12 ...

An innovative product with the potential to replace polymers used in soil fertilizers is being developed in São Carlos in the ...

Biodegradable polymers, particularly those synthesised from renewable resources, are emerging as vital alternatives to conventional, fossil‐derived plastics. Their naturally occurring degradation ...

The development of enzymatic polymerization represents a transformative advance in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers. By using highly selective biocatalysts, such as lipases and cutinases, ...

Researchers demonstrate a new 3D printing method that produces electrically conductive structures from sustainable materials, enabling potential applications in sensors, electronics, and wearables.

To combat the alarming rise in plastic pollution worldwide, researchers have developed a synthetic microorganism ecosystem that works collectively to upcycle plastics into desired chemicals. Instead ...

While the group is concerned about contamination from synthetic polymers broadly, it’s open to evaluating individual ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—The Orsiro biodegradable-polymer, ultrathin-strut, sirolimus-eluting stent (Biotronik) continues to show superiority over the Xience Prime/Xpedition durable-polymer, ...

The fifth ACS/FDA colloquium “The Bio of New Polymers: Biobased, Biodegradable, and Biosustainable” was held virtually on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This colloquium focused on the development of ...

Cornell University researchers have developed a method for safely heating specific areas of the body. It uses biodegradable polymers containing microscopic pockets of water that respond to ...

From touch-sensitive smartphone screens to fitness wearables and wireless earbuds, electronics are becoming ever more integrated into our daily lives—and smaller, lighter, and more flexible in the ...