Fungi are considered a promising source of biodegradable materials. Researchers have developed a new material based on a fungal mycelium and its own extracellular matrix. This gives the biomaterial ...
Research in the areas of plastics, polymers, and biodegradable materials ranges from additive manufacturing to food packaging. This work focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable ...
Researchers developed biodegradable materials that could replace the plastic micro-beads now used in beauty products. The materials could also be used to encapsulate nutrients for food fortification.
Phys.org: Bamboo plastic could help predict how long biodegradable products last in seawater
Biodegradable plastics are usually sought after for their ability to break down quickly. However, this does not tell us how safely a product can be used before it degrades. A research team has ...
Bamboo plastic could help predict how long biodegradable products last in seawater
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 ...
Pollution affects human health and the environment in many ways. Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary ...
Nanowerk: Starch and MXene nanocomposites offer a biodegradable future for sustainable electronics
This crisis is largely driven by the widespread use of petroleum-based materials in electronics, which are durable but non-degradable, contributing to long-term pollution and resource depletion. To ...
MD&M East: Biodegradable Medical Devices: Advancements, Challenges, & the Future of Sustainable Healthcare Innovation
The idea of a medical device that is fully recyclable or completely biodegradable appeals to many in the industry – even patients. Although progress has been slow, the medical device industry is ...
Biodegradable Medical Devices: Advancements, Challenges, & the Future of Sustainable Healthcare Innovation
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AOL: New biodegradable material gets stronger in water and could one day replace plastics
New biodegradable material gets stronger in water and could one day replace plastics
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The manufacture and discard of traditional superabsorbent materials — typically made from synthetic polymers, primarily polyacrylate-based compounds — are affecting the planet.
Scripps News: Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean
Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean
AZOM: The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries