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Plastics Could be Broken Down by the Bacteria in Cow Stomachs

Plastic is notoriously hard to break down, but researchers in Austria have found that bacteria from a cow's rumen - one of the four compartments of its stomach - can digest certain types of the ubiquitous material, representing a sustainable way to reduce plastic litter.

5 Jul 2021

Supercomputer to Help Researchers Improve the Materials Used for Tires

The environment around us is exposed to many different synthetic microparticles, potentially harmful for plants and animals.

1 Jul 2021

Study Opens the Door to Exploring New Force Regimes in Polymers

At the Tokyo Institute of Technology, researchers have developed polymers infused with a stress-sensitive molecular unit that reacts to external forces by turning on their fluorescence.

28 Jun 2021

Lack of Transparency Limits Management of Chemicals in Plastics

Plastic is practical, cheap and incredibly popular. Every year, more than 350 million tonnes are produced worldwide.

23 Jun 2021

RUDN Biologist Tested the Impact of Environmental Factors on Nanofibers of Biopolymers

RUDN University biologist studied the aggressive impact of environmental factors (water, salts, and ozone) on ultrathin nanofibers of biopolymers.

17 Jun 2021

Exploring the Possibilities and Pitfalls of Biodegradable Polymers

As consumers and corporations alike become more environmentally conscious, the chemical industry is working to find solutions to the plastic waste crisis.

17 Jun 2021

New Plastic Foam Developed from Whey Proteins can Withstand Tough Environment

A new high-performance plastic foam developed from whey proteins can withstand extreme heat better than many common thermoplastics made from petroleum.

15 Jun 2021

New Technique Converts Generic Polymers into Luminescent Ones

Scientists from Hokkaido University have successfully devised a new technique that imparts luminescent properties to generic polymers like polyethylene and polystyrene.

14 Jun 2021

New Plant-Based, Sustainable Material Could Replace Single-Use Plastics

Researchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products.

11 Jun 2021

Living Cells Construct Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that a class of interwoven composite materials called semi-interpenetrating polymer networks can be produced by living cells.

11 Jun 2021

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Plastics and Polymers News

Plastics Could be Broken Down by the Bacteria in Cow Stomachs

Supercomputer to Help Researchers Improve the Materials Used for Tires

Study Opens the Door to Exploring New Force Regimes in Polymers

Lack of Transparency Limits Management of Chemicals in Plastics

RUDN Biologist Tested the Impact of Environmental Factors on Nanofibers of Biopolymers

Exploring the Possibilities and Pitfalls of Biodegradable Polymers

New Plastic Foam Developed from Whey Proteins can Withstand Tough Environment

New Technique Converts Generic Polymers into Luminescent Ones

New Plant-Based, Sustainable Material Could Replace Single-Use Plastics

Living Cells Construct Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Plastics and Polymers News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

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