A thermoplastic form of chitosan retains biological activity, enabling molded biodegradable plastics that store enzymes or living microbes and break down pollutants while maintaining strength and ...

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This news release is available in Spanish. Food items are covered with plastic films to make them last longer and protect them from microbes. The environment, however, is seriously affected by the use ...

RALEIGH – Materials with enhanced structure derived from crustaceans and seaweed could be part of a next-generation answer to the challenge of replacing petroleum-based plastic films, according to new ...

Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have developed an innovative, scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose into high-strength, multifunctional materials. Using a spinning ...

The problem with plastics plaguing the Earth and the environment from incorrect disposal of plastic wrappers and containers is continuing to get worse. It’s terrible for wildlife and can have fatal ...

While biodegradable plastics and recycling technologies have received widespread attention, a quieter revolution is taking place in the form of plant-based coatings for plastics. These innovative ...