Polymers, defined as macromolecules composed of repeating chemical units or monomers, are the foundational building blocks of plastics – a class of versatile materials that have revolutionised ...

While plastics are very useful on their own, they can be much stronger when reinforced and mixed with a range of fibers. Not surprisingly, this includes the thermoplastic polymers which are commonly ...

Researchers use AI and advanced sensors to verify recycled plastic content with over 97% accuracy in consumer products ...

For business leaders, the most important shift is to stop asking what a material is called and start asking what happens to ...

They often require careful customization to address the unique challenges of each application. Variations in recycled feedstock compositions, differences in processing techniques and diverse ...

A tractor making piles of compost. Firms are developing bacteria and enzymes that might one day be used to break down microplastics in compost. Credit: Shutterstock Synthetic polymers have been on the ...

As the environmental costs of petroleum-based plastics mount, researchers are exploring renewable and biodegradable alternatives that are less harmful to ecosystems. One such alternative gaining ...

Polestar, a Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer, and plastics recycler MBA Polymers UK, based in Nottingham, have signed a collaborative agreement that seeks to accelerate the circular economy for ...

Plastics are synthetic or semi-synthetic materials made from polymers, which are long chains of molecules typically derived from petroleum, natural gas, or other organic sources. Plastics are ...

Researchers in Hawaii are pioneering a method to recycle the islands’ derelict fishing nets and residential plastic trash ...