SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- They may have started out their lives sitting on your desk, but in the last year alone, old computers, monitors, and other electronic devices combined to create a staggering 57 ...

The field of polymer science has seen a transformative evolution with the development of self-healing biodegradable materials ...

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 ...

In this article, we define biodegradability and its significance, its benefits and disadvantages, standards, challenges, and outlook on biodegradable nanomaterials ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging. Another significant source of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic drove a huge demand for disposable face coverings, like face masks. 1 While an important tool against the spread of the virus, these are typically made of synthetic polymers like ...

We've seen fungi being used to create useful new materials for construction, fire-retardant building insulation, and even 3D-printed batteries. One of the researchers behind that last doozy, Dr.