Chemical Recycling Makes Useful Product from Waste Bioplastic
In a new study, researchers have shown that a chemical process can be used to break down real consumer plastics and produce the green solvent, called methyl lactate
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Green Plastic Production Made Easy
A new energy-efficient method has been developed to synthesize bioplastic ingredients
Using E. Coli to Create Bioproducts in a Cost-Effective Manner
Who knew a potentially deadly bacteria could be used for good?
Material Formed from Crab Shells and Trees Could Replace Flexible Plastic Packaging
Researchers have created a material derived from crab shells and tree fibers that has the potential to replace the flexible plastic packaging used to keep food fresh
Bio-Renewable Process Could Help 'Green' Plastic
Scientists are trying to take the pliable nature of plastic in another direction, developing new and renewable ways of creating plastics from biomass
Biologists Team up to Research New Bioproducts
Bioproducts can replace much of the fuels, chemicals, plastics and other resources that are currently derived from petroleum, creating the potential for decreased reliance on oil
Technique Could Aid Mass Production of Biodegradable Plastic
The approach could allow manufacturers of corn-derived plastic to continuously produce the biodegradable material on a scale that at least approaches petroleum-based plastic, the industry standard
Engineers Create Programmable Silk-Based Materials with Embedded, Pre-Designed Functions
Process enables creation of mechanical components with functionality, such as surgical pins that change color with strain
Scientists Explore Environmental Advantages of Horticultural Bioplastics
Bioplastics present a range of environmental advantages, such as improved biodegradability, that conventional petroleum-based plastics can’t claim
Scientists Make Renewable Plastic from Carbon Dioxide and Plants
The new technology could provide a green alternative to petroleum-based plastic bottles and other polyester products.