The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) characterizes bioplastics as biobased polymers that can be shaped by flow when they are processed, and that are made out of either biomass ...

Our team used superglue as a starting material to develop a low-cost, recyclable, and easily produced transparent plastic called polyethyl cyanoacrylate that has properties similar to those of ...

A new study uncovers revealing insights into how plastic materials used in electronics are formed—and how hidden flaws in their structure could be limiting their performance. Conjugated polymers are a ...

Researchers created polymer particles that mimic opal's lasting colors, offering a sustainable way to make vivid pigments for ...

In this article, we embark on a fascinating journey through the field of polymer degradation, unraveling the intricate processes behind their breakdown, the factors that influence this degradation, ...

In the quest to design the next generation of materials for modern devices -- ones that are lightweight, flexible and excellent at dissipating heat -- a team of researchers made a discovery: ...

(From top left, clockwise): Flinders University Professor of Chemistry Justin Chalker, Abigail Mann, the raw materials used in the new polymer, Samuel Tonkin, Dr Christopher Gibson and Dr Pankaj ...

EF Polymer is the creator of 100% bio-based super absorbent polymers, developed from agricultural waste to address one of the ...