By editing the polymers of discarded plastics, chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have ...

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to upcycle discarded plastics into new materials with enhanced properties. This innovation not only offers a potential solution to the global plastic ...

Here, we use a synthetic amphiphile to modulate the membrane mechanical properties of cell-derived vesicles and probe channel activation. Using precise membrane mechanical characterization approaches ...

The addition of polymer fibers can provide a little extra support, should the material be strained in tension or torsion.

ORNL researchers developed a method to upcycle discarded plastics into high-value macromolecules, enhancing properties for sustainable applications.

Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are used in the aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment industries. However, ...

"Microplastic particles are currently found almost everywhere—in water, food, fish, and even breast milk," says Artūras ...

Mura Technology's Hydro-PRT advanced plastic recycling process is now included in the ecoinvent life cycle inventory database ...

Berry Global has unveiled a recyclable, multi-purpose sip lid for its Reusable Cup range in an additional effort to cut down ...

Four years after the nation’s first extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws set out approaches to making producers financially responsible ...

The gel's amphiphilic nature ... further adds to its potential. New high-performance ingredient could revolutionize skincare ...