Key trends include increased demand for rPET, closed-loop recycling systems, and innovations to tackle challenges like contamination. Asia-Pacific leads production, while North America and Europe show ...

Conventional flexible PCBs, built around plastic polyimide, are also ripe for alternative materials. Polylactic acid, ...

The North American Liquid Packaging market has shown remarkable growth in recent years, with a valuation of $93.1 billion in 2019. This market is anticipated to continue its upwar ...

In the contemporary landscape of science and technology, the exploration of advanced functional materials is gaining ...

PVA is a nontoxic resin that is "used in a huge range of applications from medication to foods to packaging," according to Biodegradable Golf Balls. Because their construction is so different from ...

This tiny biodegradable pacemaker was created by researchers at Northwestern University. It was designed to save newborns with congenital heart defects. Video by Ellenoor Shameli The connection ...

In this case study, we describe how resin was used for the fortification of a pillar that facilitated the sub-level caving of a mineral block located next to a collapsed area spanning over several ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — April 14, 2025 — UNIFI Inc., the maker of REPREVE® and an innovator in recycled and synthetic yarns, today launched REPREVE with CiCLO® technology, recycled polyester and nylon ...

From liquid to bar soap, lather up with these biodegradable soaps that are better for your body and the planet. Soap has a dirty little secret. That’s right, lathering up with your favorite, ...

In a casual conversation, researcher Pooja Singh and two of her colleagues were discussing the idea of developing biodegradable sanitary pads and started to contemplate what raw materials to use.

Because of this, scientists have been looking for better, biodegradable replacements ... bit after three hours—adding a plant-based resin coating stopped them from leaking at all.