The development of enzymatic polymerization represents a transformative advance in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers. By using highly selective biocatalysts, such as lipases and cutinases, ...

Biodegradable polymers, particularly those synthesised from renewable resources, are emerging as vital alternatives to conventional, fossil‐derived plastics. Their naturally occurring degradation ...

There are already polymers that are 100 % biodegradable and are not made from oil. A "100% biodegradable polymer" is one that is totally turned into carbon dioxide, humus, and water by soil ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Led by Western Europe, increasing regulations and bans against plastic bags and other single-use plastic items such as drinking straws is driving growing demand for ...

From touch-sensitive smartphone screens to fitness wearables and wireless earbuds, electronics are becoming ever more integrated into our daily lives—and smaller, lighter, and more flexible in the ...

Increasing regulations and bans against plastic bags and other single-use plastic items, such as drinking straws, are driving growing demand for biodegradable plastics, according to new analysis from ...

Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

Biodegradable Glitter Market is projected to reach US$ 295.0 Mn by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2035, ...

Polymers are diverse materials, known for their outstanding flexibility and ease of processing. These characteristics have been suggested as a way to improve supercapacitor (SC) functionality, ...

The fifth ACS/FDA colloquium “The Bio of New Polymers: Biobased, Biodegradable, and Biosustainable” was held virtually on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This colloquium focused on the development of ...

Vinyl polymers, commonly referred to as “plastics,” are ubiquitous materials. They are extremely interesting for their ease of synthesis and their great diversity in terms of architecture and ...

WASHINGTON, DC—Two DES with biodegradable polymers—the everolimus-eluting Synergy and the sirolimus-eluting Orsiro—provide 1-year results not worse than those seen with the zotarolimus-eluting ...