Scientists turned bamboo into a strong, recyclable, and biodegradable plastic that can replace regular plastic.

According to a study published in Science, polymer scientists at ETH Zurich discovered an unexpected method for nearly completely breaking down PMMA plastic, also known as Plexiglas, into its monomer ...

Trinseo plc is closing two feedstock plants in Italy and considering the closure of a polystyrene plant in Germany in ...

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Purpose To examine post-operative visual outcomes when using micro-incision surgery and a three-piece, foldable acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) and when using small-incision surgery and a one-piece, ...

The University of Miami findings add to growing evidence that microplastics from what we eat and drink can accumulate in unexpected parts of the body.