Using peptides and a snippet of the large molecules in plastics, materials scientists have developed materials made of tiny, flexible nano-sized ribbons that can be charged just like a battery to ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

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ABS Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) is a hard, rigid, thermoplastic polymer ... Film Grade Resin The elastomer or plastic material is graded for use in the production of film or thin sheet.

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

A particular plastic material commonly found in household goods like kitchen utensils may contain flame retardants that have been long banned. Meanwhile, a separate study found Southern California ...

A new study found that black-colored plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers, among other items, may contain cancer-causing chemicals. The study, published Tuesday in the scientific ...

Image by Toxic-Free Future The “From e-waste to living space” study also screened for levels of plastic polymers, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, high-impact polystyrene, and polypropylene, ...

You may need to check your kitchen tools. Recent research has revealed alarming levels of toxic flame retardants in black-colored plastic kitchen utensils, raising concerns about potential health ...