Scientists have demonstrated a catalyst-free process that uses water, oxygen and microscopic interfaces to convert several difficult plastic wastes into useful organic acids. The laboratory results are promising, but significant engineering work remains before commercial deployment.
New research from Indian scientists reveals that PET bottle nanoplastics severely impair gut bacteria, damage human cells, and may push India closer to stronger plastic regulations or a future PET ban.
Rutgers researchers have developed programmable self-destructing plastic that can break down naturally on command, offering a promising new path to reduce long-term environmental waste.
New scientific research shows that dark polyester textile dyes speed up UV-driven breakdown, creating more marine microplastics and raising concerns about ocean health and human exposure.
A new lightweight polymer film from MIT delivers record-setting gas impermeability, offering powerful protection for solar cells, infrastructure, food, medicine and next-generation communication devices.
