Japan-based materials experts have made impressive progress in the search for a better biodegradable plastic. The breakthrough starts with an abundant material: cellulose from wood pulp. Takuzo Aida, ...

Is plastic recyclable? Learn about recycling codes for plastic, how many times can plastic be recycled, and types of plastic decomposition including bacteria-eating plastic and plastic-eating fungus ...

A recent study published in Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research explores how nutritional amino acids (AAs)—both essential (EAAs) and nonessential (NEAAs)—affect the breakdown of polystyrene ...

A team of researchers in Japan has unveiled a groundbreaking plant-based plastic that could revolutionize the fight against microplastic pollution. Made from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), a ...

Plastic pollution has proven stubbornly resistant to quick fixes. Even so-called biodegradable plastics often linger in the environment, breaking down into microplastics that spread through ecosystems ...

Biodegradable plastics are often marketed as a simple solution to the world’s plastic pollution crisis. From food containers to shopping bags, these materials promise to disappear naturally after ...

As a crucial agricultural yield-increasing technique in arid and semi-arid regions, plastic film mulching (PFM) has significantly enhanced crop yield and quality by increasing soil temperature, ...

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) can provide valuable insights into how materials respond to heat. It is a thermal analysis technique utilized to inspect materials and demonstrate any changes due to ...