Durable plastic gets a sustainability makeover in novel polymerization process
Car tires, replacement hip joints, bowling balls—these and other items are made from a class of plastics called thermosets, ...
Next-generation mRNA vaccine delivery system uses biodegradable polymers
A research team from POSTECH has developed a biodegradable polymer-based delivery system that efficiently transports mRNA.
Cornell Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Durable and Recyclable Plastic
Researchers have created a recyclable, bio-based alternative to thermoset plastics using dihydrofuran (DHF). Cornell ...
Phys.org24 天
Synthesizing polymers with an unprecedented structure
More information: Eiji Ihara, Development of polymer syntheses using diazocarbonyl compounds as monomers, Polymer Journal (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41428-024-00954-1 Provided by Ehime University ...
Chemistry World8 天
Two-way polymerisation produces both elastic and rigid recyclable thermoset plastics
A one-pot method for producing a range of degradable, partially recyclable thermosetting plastics by polymerising the same ...
Science Daily9 天
From bowling balls to hip joints: Chemists create recyclable alternative to durable plastics
Researchers have developed a recyclable alternative to a durable class of plastics used for items like car tires, replacement hip joints and bowling balls.