The ORNL researchers precisely edited commodity polymers that significantly contribute to plastic waste. In some experiments, the researchers worked with soft polybutadiene, which is common in ...

These are typically made from various forms of polyethylene and polypropylene, part of a broad class of polymers called polyolefins, which make up two-thirds of all post-consumer plastic waste ...

A team of scientists has developed an innovative method to transform industrial waste sulfur into dynamic, sulfur-rich ...

Irradiating materials is no longer just a manufacturing tool, but also a recycling tool, so the ionizing radiation techniques used to modify polymers are relevant for plastic waste processing. Bin ...

reducing reliance on single-use materials and mitigating plastic waste's environmental toll. From consumer goods to industrial applications, these polymers promise a more sustainable future by ...

In a new spin on green electronics, researchers have made a biodegradable electronic circuit board ... of this e-waste. PCBs are typically made of fiberglass or a composite plastic.