The new polymer achieves impressive stiffness, up to 11 gigapascals, despite its low density of only 0.5 grams per cubic ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an environmentally safer type of plastic that can be used for ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an environmentally safer type of plastic that can be used for ...

The global consulting firm says collecting and reprocessing more discarded plastic automotive components should be feasible.

Genetically engineered bacteria have been created that can convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the polymer plastic ...

White-rot fungi have the ability to naturally break down plastic waste, providing a long-term remedy for one of the most ...

Plastic compounding involves the blending of polymers with additives and fillers to enhance the physical, mechanical, and ...

The ORNL researchers precisely edited commodity polymers that significantly contribute to plastic waste. In some experiments, ...

Case Western Reserve University researchers unveil new electronic polymer created without harmful 'forever' chemicalsResearchers at Case Western ...

Porous materials have a wide range of applications due to their capacity to act as filters, or lightweight structural ...

Photothermal AFM-IR offers detailed insights into polymer chemistry, aiding in the identification and quantification of ...