MIT researchers have developed an environmentally friendly alternative to the harmful microbeads used in some health and beauty products. These new polymers break down into harmless sugars and amino ...

Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging. Another significant source of microplastics is tiny ...

Traditional polyesters are obtained via ring-opening polymerization (ROP), but significant research is currently directed at designing new biodegradable vinyl polymers with esters ... Then, he will ...

Researchers developed biodegradable materials that could replace the plastic micro-beads now used in beauty products. The materials could also be used to encapsulate nutrients for food fortification.

For a polymer to be considered truly biodegradable, it has to be fully disassembled and microbially converted to carbon dioxide, water (or methane, in anaerobic conditions), and biomass.

Research in the areas of plastics, polymers, and biodegradable materials ranges from additive manufacturing to food packaging. This work focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable ...

As businesses and consumers become more conscious of their environmental footprint the demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions has grown exponentially Poly mailers widely known for their lightweig ...

It is well documented that microplastics are a hazard impacting nearly every part of our environment. Found across the planet ...

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles found everywhere on Earth, causing environmental harm. They come from sources like ...

Concerning these attractive advantages, in the first part of this review, commodity polymers from biosources and their recycling and biodegradable pathways are described. The second part ...

In an effort to cut off some of these microplastics at their source, MIT researchers have developed a class of biodegradable ... design an alternative that would be more environmentally friendly. The ...