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Biodegradable, compostable polymer films show promise for developing more eco-friendly packaging materials

January 09, 2019 -

The new plastics are called bioORMOCERs. Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC (Fraunhofer ISC), they are refined versions of the earlier ORMOCER class. They are barrier films made from organic materials that can be degraded by natural processes like sunlight and bacteria.

BioORMOCERS could help put a dent in the 80 million tons of plastic waste churned out every year. Only half of that massive amount of trash gets recycled. The rest either ...

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Wood fibers make plastics stronger, more biodegradable

October 25, 2006 - Wood fibers make plastics stronger, more biodegradable

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 by: Jerome DouglasTags: plastics, biodegradable products, health newsThe key to this process rests in the technique of extracting nanocrystals of cellulose from things like trees or orange pulp, which is then mixed with plastics. Researchers at the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry say "By adding an ounce of crystals to a pound of plastic, you can ...

New biodegradable foam could replace oil-based plastics

November 28, 2010 - New biodegradable foam could replace oil-based plastics

Sunday, November 28, 2010 by: Jonathan Benson, staff writerTags: plastics, biodegradable, health news

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Biodegradable plastics breakthrough creates plastic tableware from cornstarch

August 24, 2006 - Biodegradable plastics breakthrough creates plastic tableware from cornstarch

Thursday, August 24, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: plastics, biodegradable packaging, environmental protectionFrederic Scheer -- CEO of Santa Monica-based Cereplast -- found a way to make organic plastic materials that can decompose in a landfill in anywhere from 60 days to three years. While three years may seem like a long time, Scheer says his products dissolve far faster than regular plastics, which ...

New polymer mat able to fish biologically harmful contaminants from water

June 08, 2018 -

Developed by the Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT) Center, the mat uses titanium dioxide to break down pollutants. It can be made as big or small as needed, tailored to deal with specific pollutants, and is reusable.

A number of wastewater treatment systems also use titanium dioxide. But those methods turn the material into a slurry that is mixed with wastewater. Following the process, the slurry must be removed from the treated water.

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Synthetic polymer that can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs developed by researchers

June 06, 2018 -

Luckily, there could be a solution to this problem on the horizon. A research team made up of scientists from the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) and IBM Research developed a synthetic molecule that could fix this particular issue once and for all.

As a report on the promising synthetic molecule states, the creation was capable of targeting and directly killing five different multidrug-resistant ...

Scientists invent self-healing 'terminator' polymer that could revolutionize electronics, body armor

September 17, 2013 - Scientists invent self-healing 'terminator' polymer that could revolutionize electronics, body armor

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 by: J. D. HeyesTags: self-healing polymer, chemistry, body armor

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Be sure to buy biodegradable sunscreen to protect coral reefs

February 07, 2019 - The sun is out and you're raring to wear that pair of shades that has been languishing in your cabinet drawer for months. It's also about time to resurrect that pair of slippers, your swim gear, picnic mat, barbecue grill, and other summer must-haves. Of course, sunscreen is part of these summer staples.

But wait. Before you slather on a generous amount on your body, consider a few questions.

Is that sunscreen environment-friendly? Will it be safe for marine life growing ...

Clever firm manufactures biodegradable paper plates from sugar cane waste fibers

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Clever firm manufactures biodegradable paper plates from sugar cane waste fibers

Mike: I'm talking to Bret Chandler, nicknamed Buzz. He's the president of Asean Corporation, who are the makers of Stalk Market. Can you talk about these unique biodegradable paper and food packaging products?Chandler: [Stalk Market] completely composts in your backyard; it doesn't have to go to a commercial composter. In your backyard or your flowerbed in about six weeks, depending ...

Chemists design a new bacterial polymer that may one day replace petroleum plastics

September 03, 2018 -

Poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s (PHAs) are some of the many biodegradable, bio-renewable substitutes for fossil fuel-based plastics. They are produced by living microorganisms such as algae and bacteria, which use carbohydrates and fat as raw materials to create the polymer.

The most prevalent and well-known example of PHAs is bacterial poly(3-hydroxybutyrate). Also known as P3HB, it promises to match the performance of isotactic polypropylene and other petroleum plastics ...

Lithium polymer batteries likely replacement for dangerous lithium ion in laptops, says Sony

December 13, 2006 - Lithium polymer batteries likely replacement for dangerous lithium ion in laptops, says Sony

Wednesday, December 13, 2006 by: Ben KageTags: batteries, lithium polymer, health newsLithium is a volatile material, and when it is densely packed into cells as it is in lithium ion batteries, an internal short can cause a chain reaction and result in a fire. Although Sony Electronics touted the energy density and subsequent energy capacity of lithium ion batteries in the past, ...

Biodegradable “transparent” timber works just as well as glass in windows

August 25, 2019 -

If used in the windows of buildings, the revolutionary material might help save energy by reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling. It is also biodegradable and able to support heavy loads. The wood makes it possible to build environment-friendly homes and structures out of the transparent, heat-retaining wood.

Researchers from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KT) came up with the new heat-retaining material. They extracted the opaque lignin naturally ...

Clever firm manufactures biodegradable paper plates from sugar cane waste fibers

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Mike: I'm talking to Bret Chandler, nicknamed Buzz. He's the president of Asean Corporation, who are the makers of Stalk Market. Can you talk about these unique biodegradable paper and food packaging products?Chandler: [Stalk Market] completely composts in your backyard; it doesn't have to go to a commercial composter. In your backyard or your flowerbed in about six weeks, depending on climatic ...

Biodegradable non-toxic stain remover to be distributed nationally (press release)

November 14, 2006 - Biodegradable non-toxic stain remover to be distributed nationally (press release)

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: health news, Natural News, nutritionKICK� Stain Remover and Deodorizer (http://earthcoproducts.com/products.html), the longtime carpet cleaning choice of environmentally-conscience restoration professionals, is increasing its availability to the public thanks to a new cooperative agreement that will make the product available via DPI West Distributors' ...

Polymer solar cells can’t compete with silicon but they will serve a different function

July 12, 2018 -

The majority of solar cells you might see in use today are of the silicon variety, primarily because of how efficient they are at getting the job done. In comparison, organic polymer solar cells aren't nearly as effective. Indeed, it is known in the renewables industry that PSCs will probably never be adequate for a full-on megawatt solar farm. But new research suggests that it could be perfect for certain kinds of uses.

PSCs are comprised of organic polymers that can absorb ...