Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles can greatly increase how much toxic chemicals enter plants and human cells.

The bioplastics company, with an office in Shelton, collaborated with a UConn marine sciences team to evaluate the product’s ...

All-natural straws crafted from delignified wood and chitosan demonstrate superior strength and hydro-stability, paving the ...

This time, by using L-alanine, an amino acid with a similar structure, the team created raw material for a nylon-type biodegradable plastic. The findings were published in Sustainable Energy & Fuels .

biodegradable and, overall, more sustainable alternatives to today's plastic materials. He said that while many people inherently recognize the life cycle issues that come with a disposable water ...