Polymer capsules can store functional substances such as drugs and fragrances, making them widely used in functional ...

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have developed a polymerization technology that enables the synthesis of degradable ...

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has released updates to the recyclability category and formal position for degradable additives, nutrients and supplements. Based on the organization’s ...

Degradable, bio-based polymers offer options for chemical recycling, and they can be a tool to store and release useful molecules. Scientists have developed a class of sugar-based polymers that are ...

Controlled polymerization Development of polymerization catalysts Polymer synthesis for the development of bio-sourced or degradable polymers Sustainable polymer synthesis Polymer synthesis used to ...

Adhesive residue left on recyclable materials, such as glass and cardboard, can now be dissolved thanks to the introduction of degradable polymers created by University of Surrey scientists. Sticky ...

The Association of Plastic Recyclers announced Sept. 5 that it now considers degradable additives harmful to recycling, a policy change that excludes the materials from being used in products under ...

The Food and Beverage industry has seen increasing interest in adopting biodegradable plastics to use biodegradation as a disposal route. However, most of the commercial polymers from the polyolefin ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Polymer science has long been at the forefront of developing materials for agricultural applications, but a persistent challenge has been creating effective delivery systems for ...

The board of directors for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Washington, has passed a series of changes to its policy positions, as well as a new policy on degradable additives used ...

(Updated Aug.19; adds comment from EPI) British food store and retail chain Tesco has opted to revert to standard polyethylene carrier bags and stops use of bags containing an additive that can help ...