A chance discovery led a team of scientists from Rice University, University of Cambridge and Stanford University to ...

In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, researchers are embarking on a venture to find ...

For product developers, understanding a substance’s biodegradability is essential in many applications to ensure compliance ...

Polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs) play a vital role in our lives, yet limited attention has been paid to their environmental impacts. We wanted to change that, so we brought together key ...

The study also has implications for other types of polymers used in consumer products such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS polymers have been put into textiles including ...

A group of researchers from Tohoku University developed a method for synthesizing a special type of polymer that has applications for reducing greenhouse gas emissions -- a major concern amidst a ...

When designing polymers to achieve desired characteristics, such as toughness, elasticity, and resilience, you must not only consider the type of polymer, but also the mechanics of its macromolecular ...