Tannin, an organic substance present in some seeds, barks, and other plant tissues, could hold the key to more sustainable and eco-friendly plastics manufacturing.
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Value from Wastewater
Sewage sludge contains lots of valuable elements. Now, researchers are looking at ways in which wastewater treatment facilities can use it effectively.
The Scent of Recycled Plastic
Young researcher studies the smells of plastic waste used in manufacturing recycled plastics.
Plastic Made from Orange Peel and CO2
Scientists from the University of Bayreuth produced a novel biobased raw material for a wide range of high-performance plastics
Large-scale manufacturing of chitosan bioplastics
Research team paves way to scale up manufacturing of large objects using a fully compostable bioplastic made from shrimp shells.
Green Economy and Bio-Based Plastics
Rolf Mülhaupt investigates the dreams and reality of “green polymer chemistry”.
Finally, an anti-fizzing paper straw that doesn’t get soggy
Soggy, limp paper straws have for too long been the only option to minimize plastic waste, but a new, improved design will remedy this.
Plant-based hydrogel harvests water from air, addressing global water scarcity
A new hydrogel extracts water from the air, offering a sustainable alternative to bottled water and addressing global water shortages.
Athina Anastasaki: New ways to recycle old polymers
Polymer chemist Athina Anastasaki talks about establishing her career, inroads into polymer recycling, and resilience in academia.
Hatice Mutlu: Circular chemistry through degradable, metamorphosing polymers
Chemist Hatice Mutlu applies zero-waste methods to create biodegradable polymers that can be used perpetually.
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