And while consumers have been able to use their purchasing power to turn the tide away from plastic in some regards, its ...

A new polymer material that can repeatedly heal itself at room temperature when exposed to ultraviolet light could potentially mean the development of self-mending medical implants, according a QMed ...

"Still a niche material." Research team invents plastic material that completely transforms when exposed to light: 'We see it ...

Cellulose, abundantly available from plant biomass, can be converted into molecules used to make a new class of recyclable polymers, to sustainably replace some plastics. Researchers at Hokkaido ...

A new technical paper titled “Material Needs and Measurement Challenges for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging: Understanding the Soft Side of Science” was published by researchers at the National ...

The congressional act that led to the creation of the Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub in Greater Akron and a pledge for millions in federal dollars for the region has come under attack by President ...

A breakthrough study shows how oscillatory deformation enables self-healing in polymer glasses, offering a scalable, chemical-free solution to crack repair and improved material durability.

(Nanowerk News) Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is a key requirement to reduce ...