Research guided by AI reveals new molecules for stronger and more durable plastics
According to researchers from MIT and Duke University. Using automatic learning, researchers have identified retication molecules that can be added ...
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Death of heart diseases in the world linked to chemicals widely used in plastics
Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to manufacture plastic household items could be linked to more than 365,000 global deaths ...
The health and economic costs of three toxic chemicals used in plastics are estimated at $1.5 trillion in a single year.
A new study co-authored by an economist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst estimates that adverse health effects linked to ...
Researchers use carbon nanotube derivatives to strengthen recyclable plastics
Reducing the environmental impact caused by plastics can be addressed through different strategies, such as making more sustainable plastics or ...
The catalytic process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, producing gases to make new recycled plastics
A new chemical process can essentially vaporize the plastics that dominate today's waste stream and turn them into hydrocarbon building ...
Small-molecule organic eutectics could replace plastics
Plastics have long been a staple of modern manufacturing, but their environmental impact has increased the demand for eco-friendly alternatives. ...
Polymer science team develops additive capable of “recycling” a wide range of plastics
There is no need to remember that plastic production and pollution have continued to increase over the years: the evidence ...
Enzyme used in laundry detergent can recycle single-use plastics in 24 hours
Scientists at King's College London have developed an innovative solution to recycle single-use bioplastics commonly used in disposable items such ...
