Corn Next, a leader in sustainable innovation and biodegradable solutions, has officially launched CornNext-17, a game-changing bio-based material designed to combat the global plastic pollution ...

This study analyzes the co-pyrolysis of rice husk and low-density polyethylene, revealing kinetic and thermodynamic ...

Reduce waste and learn the secrets of composting paper at home with our guide to demystifying which types can enrich your ...

Researchers at Cornell University and Princeton University have figured out a way to use sunlight to alter the chemical composition of black plastics to make them more recyclable. They announced their ...

In this paper, polyethylene copolymer blends were prepared, and their thermal properties, chemical composition, crystalline structure and dielectric characteristics were evaluated comprehensively. A ...

“We saw something over and over again — when you look at a population level, diets for which the predominant composition was plants performed better when it came to health outcomes ...

The lithium-rich layered oxide (LLO) material offers up to 20% higher energy density than conventional nickel-based cathodes by reducing the nickel and cobalt content while increasing the lithium and ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items ...

Yet its signature dark color renders black plastics incompatible with most plastic recycling facilities. These facilities use infrared light to identify the composition of various plastics and ...

The study revealed that mucus-producing intestinal cells absorbed the highest amount of these plastic particles from tea bags. This was a significant finding because these cells play a protective role ...

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device ...